Avitakka Sutta: 2 definitions
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Avitakka 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 Names1. Avitakka Sutta - Ananda, seeing Sariputta, remarks on his calm demeanour and his translucent colour and asks him how they came about. Sariputta explains that he had spent the day in the second jhana, in single pointedness of mind, apart from thought applied and sustained (avitakka avicara). S.iii.236.
2. Avitakka Sutta - Moggallana tells the monks how he had obtained the second jhana with the assistance of the Buddha. S.iv.263.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Avitakka, Sutta.
Ends with: Dvedhavitakka Sutta, Mahapurisavitakka Sutta.
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