Devatanussati, Devatānussati, Devata-anussati: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Devatanussati 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'recollection of the heavenly beings'; s. anussati.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDevatānussati refers to: “remembrance of the gods, ” one of the 6 ânussatiṭṭhānāni, or subjects to be kept in mind D.III, 250, 280, cp. A.I, 211; Vism.197.
Note: devatānussati is a Pali compound consisting of the words devatā and anussati.
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)
Partial matches: Anussati, Devata.
Full-text: Anussati.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Lists of recollections (anusmṛti or anussati) < [Preliminary note on the Eight Recollections]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Compendium of Calm < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.1. The Meaning of Satipaṭṭhāna (foundation of mindfulness) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
1.4. Enlightenment Factor of Joy or Rapture < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)