Kamasava, Kama-asava, Kāmāsava: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kamasava 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: āsava.
Source: Dhamma Study: Cetasikasthe canker of sensuous desire; One of the four Asavas;
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 DictionaryKāmāsava refers to: the intoxication of passion, sensuality, lusts; def. as kāmesu kāma-chando, etc. (see above k-chando) Vbh. 364, 374; Dhs. 1097; as the first of four impurities, viz. k°, bhava°, diṭṭhi°, avijjā° at Vin. III, 5 (the detachment from which constitutes Arahantship); Vbh. 373; Dhs. 1096, 1448; as three (prec. without diṭṭhi°) at It. 49; Vbh. 364; cp. D. I, 84; II, 81; III, 216; M. I, 7;
Note: kāmāsava is a Pali compound consisting of the words kāma and āsava.
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)
Starts with: Kamasavappatti, Kamasavasamudaya, Kamasavavisesa, Kamasavuppatti.
Full-text: Kamasavavisesa, Asava, Sikkha.
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 6 - Avijjā and Āsava < [Chapter V - Buddhist Philosophy]
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 21 - Different Groups Of Defilements Part I < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Buddhist Perspective on the Development of Social Welfare (by Ashin Indacara)
6. Sikkhāpada: Steps of Training, Moral Rules < [Chapter 5 - The Accomplishment of Virtue and Wisdom]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Introductory Verse < [Chapter VII - Abhidhamma Categories]
Dasabhumika Sutra (translation and study) (by Hwa Seon Yoon)
Stage 3: Prabhakari Bhumi < [Chapter 2 - Study: Summary of the Ten Stages]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 226 - The Story of Puṇṇā the Slave Girl < [Chapter 17 - Kodha Vagga (Anger)]
Verse 93 - The Story of Venerable Anuruddha < [Chapter 7 - Arahanta Vagga (The Saints)]