Grasping; 1 Definition(s)
Introduction
Grasping 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)
cf. parāmāsa, upādāna.
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesTheravāda 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).
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Chapter XII - The Group On Grasping < [Part I]
Chapter IV - Categories Of Form Under Fourfold Aspects < [Book II - Form]
Chapter V - The Category Of Form Under A Fivefold Aspect < [Book II - Form]
Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 221 / Stanza 8 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 106 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 51 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
The Four Noble Truths (by Ajahn Sumedho)
Part 2 - Grasping Is Suffering < [Chapter 2 - The Second Noble Truth]
Part 3 - Letting Go < [Chapter 2 - The Second Noble Truth]
Part 5 - Pleasure And Displeasure < [Chapter 1 - The First Noble Truth]
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