Ayoniso: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ayoniso 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. Ayoniso (or Vitakkita) Sutta - A certain monk staying in a forest tract in Kosala was occupied with evil and wrongful thoughts. The deva of the forest, desiring his welfare, drew near and admonished him to give up his muddled ways and fix his thoughts on the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha (S.i.203).
2. Ayoniso Sutta - In one who practices unsystematic attention, sensual desires arise afresh and grow; similarly malevolence, sloth and torpor. In him the satipatthana fade away. The reverse happens in the case of the man who practises systematic attention. S.v.84.
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 Dictionaryayoniso : (adv.) improperly; injudiciously.
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: Ayonishovikalpa.
Full-text: Vitakkita Sutta, Ayonishas, Yoni, Bhagiya, Manasikara, Manas.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Ayoniso; (plurals include: Ayonisos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Vipassana Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 16 - Wrong View < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Chapter 20 - Sloth, Torpor And Doubt < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
The Abandoning of the Hindrances < [Chapter 2 - The First Jhāna and its Factors]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
18 Types of Rootless Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Early Buddhist Attitude to War < [July – September, 1994]