Cittadharma, Citta-dharma: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cittadharma 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 Chittadharma.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraCittadharma (धर्म) refers to “mental things” and represents one of the two types of dharmas (things) according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XXV).—Accordingly, “among the mental things (citta-dharma), there are two types: i) anger (krodha, vyāpāda), sadness (daurmanasya), doubt (saṃśaya), etc.; ii) lust (rāga), pride (abhimāna), etc.: these two categories are mental things”.
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.
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: MDPI Books: The Ocean of HeroesCittadharma (चित्तधर्म) refers to the “mind aspect of the dharma”, according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly: [while describing the earth-circle (medinīcakra)]: “[...] [The Yoginīs] at the [four] corners are like Yamadāḍhī and so on, [who reside at the outer four corners on the Merit Circle]. As three lines are also to be known on this [circle, connected] with the body, speech, and mind [aspects of the] dharma (cittadharma) [kāyavākcittadharmeṣu], [it is] very resplendent with a dharma wheel. [...]”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dharma, Tarma, Citta.
Starts with: Cittadharmata.
Ends with: Acittadharma.
Full-text: Dharma, Smrityupasthana, Vasita.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Cittadharma, Citta-dharma; (plurals include: Cittadharmas, dharmas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sūtra 3.11 < [Third Chapter (Vibhuti Pada)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
III. The opinion of the traité in regard to causality < [Part 1 - Understanding the Conditions (pratyaya)]
Ninefold classification of dharmas < [Part 2 - Understanding dharmatā and its synonyms]
Part 2 - Enduring outer and inner sufferings and the afflictions < [Chapter XXV - Patience Toward the Dharma]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 10 - The Schools of Theravada Buddhism < [Chapter V - Buddhist Philosophy]
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