Kusalacitta, Kusalacittā, Kusala-citta: 2 definitions
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Kusalacitta 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
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraKuśalacitta (कुशलचित्त) refers to a “good mind”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 41).—Accordingly, “[The eighteen āveṇika-dharmas (‘special attributes’)]—[...] (5). The Buddha has no non-concentrated mind.—[...] When the Śrāvakas and Pratyekabuddhas emerge from concentration, they enter into an undefined mind, they enter into a good mind (kuśalacitta) or they enter into a defiled mind. But when the Buddha comes out of concentration and enters into a concentration of the desire realm, he has not a single moment of distracted mind: this is why he has no non-concentrated mind. [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKusalacittā refers to: (pl.) good thoughts Vbh. 169—173, 184, 285 sq. , 294 sq.;
Note: kusalacittā is a Pali compound consisting of the words kusala and cittā.
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: Kushala, Citta.
Ends with: Akushalacitta.
Full-text: Magga Citta, Citta, Rupakusala Citta, Sobhana Citta, Manovitakka, Pakinnaka Cetasikas, Kammatthana, Kamacchanda, Arupakiriya Citta, Cetana, Sense Doors, Lokuttara Citta, Vedana, Akusala Citta, Arupavacara Citta, Mahakusala Citta, Sabbacitta Sadharana.
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Conditions (by Nina van Gorkom)
Appendix 3 - Appendix To Chapter 10
Chapter 10 - Repetition-condition
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 24 - Introduction < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]
Chapter 36 - Wholesome Deeds < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]
Chapter 28 - Non-attachment < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 20 - Associated Dhammas < [Part 2 - Citta]
Appendix 1 - To Citta < [Appendix]
Chapter 12 - The Nature Of Javana-citta < [Part 2 - Citta]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)
Chapter 19 - The Sobhana Cittas In Our Life
Chapter 9 - The Ahetuka Cittas Which Are Unknown In Daily Life
Buddhist Outlook on Daily Life (by Nina van Gorkom)
The Buddhist Teaching on Physical Phenomena (by Nina van Gorkom)