Kamma Patha: 2 definitions
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Kamma Patha 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 Doctrines'course of action', is a name for the group of 10 kinds of either unwholesome or wholesome actions, viz.
I. The tenfold unwholesome courses of action (akusala-kamma-patha):-
3 bodily actions: killing, stealing, unlawful sexual intercourse;
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4 verbal actions: lying, slandering, rude speech, foolish babble;
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3 mental actions: covetousness, ill-will, evil views.
Unwholesome mental courses of action comprise only extreme forms of defiled thought: the greedy wish to appropriate others' property, the hateful thought of harming others, and pernicious views. Milder forms of mental defilement are also unwholesome, but do not constitute 'courses of action'.
II. The tenfold wholesome course of action (kusala-kamma-patha):-
3 bodily actions: avoidance of killing, stealing, unlawful sexual intercourse;
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4 verbal actions: avoidance of lying, slandering, rude speech, foolish babble; i.e. true, conciliatory, mild, and wise speech;
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3 mental actions: unselfishness, good-will, right views.
Both lists occur repeatedly, e.g. in A.X.28, 176; M.9; they are explained in detail in M.114, and in Com. to M.9 (R. Und., p. 14), Atthasālini Tr. I, 126ff.
Source: Dhamma Study: Cetasikasunwholesome course of action;
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: Pathas, Kamma, Patha, Pata, Patta.
Full-text: Course Of Action, Vaci Kamma, Frivolous Talk, Abhijjha, Karma.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Kamma Patha, Kamma pathas; (plurals include: Kamma Pathas, Kamma pathases). 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 Nina Van Gorkom)
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 4 - Volition < [Part I - The Universals]
Chapter 15 - Attachment < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Chapter 18 - Aversion < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
In Asoka’s Footsteps (by Nina Van Gorkom)
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Appendix 1 - To Citta < [Appendix]
Appendix 2 - To Cetasika < [Appendix]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (8): Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Chapter 3 - Seeing the Four Great Omens < [Volume 2.1]
Conditions (by Nina van Gorkom)