Kamaguna, aka: Kama-guna, Kāmaguṇa; 4 Definition(s)
Introduction
Kamaguna means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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)
Strings of sensuality. The objects of the five physical senses: visible objects, sounds, aromas, flavors, and tactile sensations. Usually refers to sense experiences that, like the strings (guna) of a lute when plucked, give rise to pleasurable feelings (vedana).Source: Access to Insight: A Glossary of Pali and Buddhist Termss. kāma.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
kāmaguṇa : (m.) sensual pleasure.
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary
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.
Sanskrit-English dictionary
Kāmaguṇa (कामगुण).—
1) the quality of passion, affection.
2) satiety, perfect enjoyment.
3) an object of sense.
Derivable forms: kāmaguṇaḥ (कामगुणः).
Kāmaguṇa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms kāma and guṇa (गुण).
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family. Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Kamaguna, Kama-guna or Kāmaguṇa. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 3 - The Five Arammanas < [Chapter 10 - Rupa (matter)]
Domain 2 - Síla (morality) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
Factor 5 - Lobha (greed) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
II.b Eight rebirths in rūpadhātu and ārūpyadhātu < [Part 8 - Predicting the fruits of ripening of various kinds of gifts]
VII. The concept of dissatisfaction toward the entire world < [Chapter XXXVII - The Ten Concepts]
II. How to meditate on the nine notions (navasaṃjñā) < [Part 1 - The nine notions according to the Abhidharma]
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza beginning with iti (there) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 12 - Yasa, Son of a Rich Merchant, becoming a Bhikkhu < [Volume 2.2]
Part 3 - Story of the Wealthy Man Anāthapiṇḍika < [Chapter 20 - The Six Princes achieved different Attainments]
Chapter 10 - Hemavata Sutta (the story of Sātāgiri Deva and Hemavata Deva) < [Volume 2.2]