Lying: 1 definition
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Lying 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.
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Source: A Buddhist Library: In This Very LifeLying refers to one of the Traditional Four Postures (used in any type of meditation).—Suitable and appropriate activities can bring about insight knowledge. Seven types of suitability should be met in order to create an environment that is supportive of meditation practice. [...] The seventh and last kind of suitability is that of posture. [...] Beginning yogis should avoid the lying and the standing postures. The lying posture is problematic because it brings on drowsiness. In it there is not much effort being made to maintain the posture, and there is too much comfort.
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Starts with: Lying posture.
Ends with: Flying, Multiplication.
Full-text (+1423): Sayin, Sayana, Mrishodya, Vakri, Mithyavadin, Prasavagriha, Nisadin, Sayita, Dakshinottara, Padita, Uttana, Padakara, Konkana, Apavaraka, Sahashayya, Semanaka, Anritavadin, Jihmashi, Patsutahshi, Samvishta.
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Search found 374 books and stories containing Lying; (plurals include: Lyings). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
Upāli-Pentads (Division 7: Lying Speech) < [17. Upāli-Pentads]
As To Graduation (8. Octets) < [7. As To Graduation]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.195 < [Section XXX - Rules to be observed by the Religious Student]
Verse 8.105 < [Section XV - False evidence permissible in special cases]
Verse 8.112 < [Section XVIII - Oaths and Ordeals]
Vipassana Meditation Course (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 2 - Noting Objects < [Chapter 8 - Daily Activities]
Katha Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 1.2.21 < [Adyaya I, Valli II - The pursuit of Knowledge and Yoga]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 1.1 - The Pañcaśīla < [Section II.1 - Morality of the lay person or avadātavasana]
Appendix 1 - The Great Miracle at Śrāvastī < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]
Part 2 - Punishments for falsehood < [Section I.4 - Abstention from falsehood]
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