Asankhata, Asaṅkhata: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Asankhata means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesThe 'Unformed, Unoriginated, Unconditioned' is a name for Nibbāna, the beyond of all becoming and conditionality.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryasaṅkhata : (adj.) unconditioned; unprepared.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Asankhata Samyutta, Asankhata Suttas, Asankhatadhatu.
Full-text: Sankhata, Unconditioned, Asankhata Suttas, Atthangika Magga Sutta, Maggena Sutta, Nirvana, Paramattha Dhamma, Iddhipada Sutta, Kaya Sutta, Akasha, Indriya Sutta, Anicca, Sankhara.
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Search found 18 books and stories containing Asankhata, Asaṅkhata; (plurals include: Asankhatas, Asaṅkhatas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Patthanuddesa Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Nibbāna (ultimate reality or ‘the cessation of suffering’) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
6. Nibbāna (Liberation) in Theravāda Buddhism (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
6.3. Terms for Nibbāna < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
Chapter III - The Short Intermediate Set Of Pairs < [Part I]
Introductory < [Book II - Form]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 6 - Different Aspects of the Four Paramattha Dhammas < [Part 1 - General Introduction]
Appendix 3 - To Rupa < [Appendix]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)