Kayagatasati, Kāyagatāsati, Kayagata-sati: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kayagatasati 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: Access to Insight: A Glossary of Pali and Buddhist TermsMindfulness immersed in the body. This is a blanket term covering several meditation themes: keeping the breath in mind; being mindful of the bodys posture; being mindful of ones activities; analyzing the body into its parts; analyzing the body into its physical properties (see dhatu); contemplating the fact that the body is inevitably subject to death and disintegration.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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarykāyagatā sati : (f.) mindfulness centred on the body.
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)
Partial matches: Kayagata, Shati.
Starts with: Kayagatasati Kammatthana, Kayagatasati Sutta.
Full-text: Patikkulasanna, Loathsomeness, Anussati, Suttanta, Patibhaga Nimitta, Pabba, Anusmriti, Shati, Gata, Kammatthana, Satipatthana.
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Search found 19 books and stories containing Kayagatasati, Kāyagatāsati, Kayagata-sati, Kāyagatā-sati; (plurals include: Kayagatasatis, Kāyagatāsatis, satis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 292-293 - The Story of the Venerables of Bhaddiya < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
Verse 296-301 - The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
Verse 231-234 - The Story of A Group of Six Monks < [Chapter 17 - Kodha Vagga (Anger)]
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
Six Recollections (Introduction) < [Chapter VII - Six Recollections (Cha-anussati-niddesa)]
(8) Mindfulness Occupied with the Body < [Chapter VIII - Other Recollections as Meditation Subjects]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
4.2.3. Faculty of Mindfulness (Satindriya or Smṛti) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
3.2.4. Psychic Power of Investigation (Vimaṃsiddhipāda or Mimāṃsā) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
1.3.2. Vedanānupassanā–Contemplation of the Feeling < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
Straight from the Heart (by Acariya Maha Boowa Nanasampanno)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Stages of Mental Culture < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
Suitability of Subjects for Different Temperaments < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
Compendium of Calm < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]