Kamesumicchacara, Kāmesumicchācāra, Kamesu-micchacara: 1 definition
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Kamesumicchacara 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 Doctrineslit. 'wrong or evil conduct with regard to sensual things'; 'unlawful sexual intercourse' refers to adultery, and to intercourse with minors or other persons under guardianship.
The abstaining from this unlawful act is one of the 5 moral rules (s. sikkhāpada) binding upon all Buddhists. Through any other sexual act one does not become guilty of the above transgression, which is considered a great crime. The monk, however, has to observe perfect chastity.
In many Suttas (e.g. A.X.176) we find the following explanation:
"He avoids unlawful sexual intercourse, abstains from it. He has no intercourse with girls who are still under the protection of father or mother, brother, sister or relatives, nor with married women, nor female convicts, nor, lastly, with betrothed girls."
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)
Partial matches: Micchacara.
Full-text: Unlawful Sexual Intercourse, Kusalakammapathadhamma, Sacca.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.4.3. Wrong Sexual Behavior (kāmesu micchācāra) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
2.4. Right Action (Sammā-kammanta or Samyak-karmānta) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Consciousness Pertaining The Sensuous Sphere < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)