Harmlessness: 1 definition
Introduction:
Harmlessness 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 Doctriness. avihimsā.
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)
Full-text (+12): Ahimsa, Anapakara, Himsrahimsra, Abhayamudra, Anrishamsatva, Masuma, Kavarvu, Avihimsa, Ahimse, Maugdhya, Anapakriya, Anrishamsyatas, Masum, Ahimsanirata, Akincai, Nirih, Niriha, Mugdhate, Himsa, Elai.
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Samkhya thoughts in the Mahabharata (by Shini M.V.)
Vicakhnu-gītā (Summary) < [Chapter 3 - The Philosophical Tenets in the Śānti-parva]
Yoga Philosophy in Śānti-parva < [Chapter 3 - The Philosophical Tenets in the Śānti-parva]
Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
Sūtras 33-37 < [Part II - Yoga and its Practice]
Sūtra 1 < [Part II - Yoga and its Practice]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCLXV < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Section CCLXII < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Section 7 < [Jalapradanika-parva]
Mahabharata (English Summary) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCLXII - Bhishma on Universal Harmlessness and Righteousness < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Section CCLXV - Bhishma's Teaching on Harmlessness and Duty < [Mokshadharma Parva]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)