Boundless Consciousness: 1 definition
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Boundless Consciousness 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 Doctrines(and b. space), Sphere of: s. jhāna 5, 6.
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: Consciousness.
Full-text: Vinnananancayatana, Anupubba Nirodha, Akincinnayatana, Nava Sattavasa, Vinnanatthiti, Jhana.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Boundless Consciousness; (plurals include: Boundless Consciousnesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
(2) The Base Consisting of Boundless Consciousness < [Chapter X - The Immaterial States (āruppa-niddesa)]
(3) The Base Consisting of Nothingness < [Chapter X - The Immaterial States (āruppa-niddesa)]
The Limited-Space Kasiṇa < [Chapter V - The Remaining Kasiṇas (Sesa-kasiṇa-niddesa)]
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
The Immaterial Jhānas < [Chapter 3 - The Higher Jhānas]
The Jhānas and Rebirth < [Chapter 3 - The Higher Jhānas]
The Doctrinal Context of Jhāna < [Introduction]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
4.2 (b): The Good Friend and the Subject of Meditation < [Chapter 4 - The Practice of Dhyāna]
2.2: (1c) The Four Jhānas and Their Development < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)