Five Faculties: 1 definition
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Five Faculties 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaFive Faculties:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit pañcendriya defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 47).
- Faith (śraddhā),
- Concentration (samādhi),
- Energy (vīrya),
- Mindfulness (smṛti),
- Wisdom (prajñā).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘five faculties’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+14): Pancendriya, Samadhindriya, Viryendriya, Shraddhendriya, Prajnendriya, Smritindriya, Viriya, Pancabala, Karmendriya, Bala, Jnanendriya, Arupidharma, Shabdadevi, Shrotrika, Kshoni, Vacadevi, Mahavedalla Sutta, Five Powers, Praviveka, Caranasampad.
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Search found 28 books and stories containing Five Faculties; (plurals include: Five Facultieses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
4.2. The Five Faculties (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
4.1. The Meaning of Indriya (Faculties) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
3. Outline of this Research < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
E.5. The Five Strengths (pañcabala) < [Abhidharma auxiliaries (E): Detailed study of the auxiliaries]
E.4. The Five Faculties (pañcendriya) < [Abhidharma auxiliaries (E): Detailed study of the auxiliaries]
II. The three faculties of understanding according to the Mahāyāna < [Part 3 - The three faculties of understanding]
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 9 - The Five Faculties Of A Meditator < [Appendix One]
Part 1 - Balancing The Mental Faculties < [Chapter 6 - Nine Ways To Sharpen The Mental Faculties]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 9 - Contemplation of the Sangha < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Part 6 - Contemplation of the Dhamma < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Part 4 - Contemplation of the Buddha (Buddhānussati Bhāvanā) < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)