Atmacitta, Ātmacitta, Atman-citta: 1 definition
Introduction:
Atmacitta 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Atmachitta.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraĀtmacitta (आत्मचित्त) refers to “one’s own mind”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 31).—Accordingly, “[...] [If there is no self, then who controls the mind?]—[Question (2)]—Moreover, as each person possesses his own mind (ātmacitta), we know that there really is an Ātman. If it were only due to a mistake (viparyāsa) about the body and the mind that we assume an Ātman, why would we not produce the idea of an ātman in regard to another? Thanks to this sign, we know that each one possesses his own Ātman. [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Atman, Citta.
Ends with: Adhyatmacitta.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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Emptiness 13: Emptiness of specific characteristics < [Chapter XLVIII - The Eighteen Emptinesses]