Kusalavipaka Citta: 1 definition

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Kusalavipaka Citta 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)

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Source: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana Dhama

Part of Ahetuka Cittas.

There are 8 ahetuka kusalavipaka cittas. These are 8 rootless wholesome resultant consciousness. They are

  1. upekkha sahagatam kusalavipaka cakkhuvinnana citta
  2. upekkha sahagatam kusalavipaka sotavinnana citta
  3. upekkha sahagatam kusalavipaka ghanavinnana citta
  4. upekkha sahagatam kusalavipaka jivhavinnana citta
  5. sukha sahagatam kusalavipaka kayavinnana citta
  6. upekkha sahagatam kusalavipaka sampaticchana citta
  7. upekkha sahagatam kusalavipaka santirana citta
  8. somanassa sahagatam kusalavipaka santirana citta

These cittas are the resultant cittas supported by kusala kamma or wholesome deeds. Sukha means physical pleasure.

context information

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).

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