Assutavata Sutta: 1 definition
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Assutavata Sutta 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: Pali Proper NamesThe untaught might well be repelled by the body, seeing its decay, but not by the mind or consciousness, which is like a monkey letting go of one thing only to grasp another.
The well taught disciple is repelled not only by the body but by all the khandhas and wishes to be free from them. S.iv.94.
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).
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Partial matches: Sutta.
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