Lying: 4 definitions
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Lying means something in Buddhism, Pali, Christianity. 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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In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
1) Lying (about one’s attainments) in Tibetan refers to the “Four Basic Transgressions”.—Accordingly, [while discussing the Vinaya lineage in China]—While there is an account of ten nuns coming to China from India, including the Sinhalese nun Devasarā (fifth century) and others, we do not know whether there was a transmission of nun’s vows descending from them. It is said that from the Four Basic Transgressions [e.g., lying about one’s attainments] down to the seven Dharmas for resolving disputes, the Chinese Vinaya is not different from that of Tibet; the difference is in the matter of various religious practices, which may conform to the customs of the country or be taken from other sects.
2) (Abstention for twenty-four hours from) Lying refers to one of the “The Eight-limbed Rule” (in Tibetan: yan lag brgyad pa'i khrims).—Accordingly [while describing the history of the Nyingma philosophical system and the age of Padmasambhava]—[...] Trisong Detsen invited the great pandit Śāntarakṣita to Tibet. The preceptor taught the ten virtues and the dharmas of the eighteen sense fields, and instituted the Eight-limbed Rule [e.g., abstention for twenty-four hours from lying]. The powerful local gods did not like this, so the god Nyenchen Thanglha struck Red Mountain with lightning, [...].
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
General definition (in Buddhism)
Lying 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Lying down, Lying posture.
Full-text (+1935): Sayana, Sayin, Uttana, Mithyavadin, Sayita, Nisadin, Vakri, Sutikagriha, Jalasaya, Padalagna, Arishtashayya, Anuttana, Dakshinottara, Garbhagriha, Sutigriha, Apavaraka, Samveshana, Mrishodya, Bhumishaya, Shayya.
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Search found 542 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:
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Chapter XXX - On Bodhisattva Highly-Virtuous King (d) < [Section Six]
Chapter XLIII - On Bodhisattva Kasyapa (d) < [Section Nine]
Chapter XXVIII - On Bodhisattva Highly-Virtuous King (b) < [Section Six]
Using CFD Modelling to Relate Pig Lying Locations to Environmental... < [Volume 12, Issue 5 (2020)]
A Deep-Learning-Based System for Pig Posture Classification < [Volume 16, Issue 7 (2024)]
Sustainable Management of Dairy Cows in Semi-Arid Summers < [Volume 15, Issue 15 (2023)]
Secrets and Lies: Adolescent Religiosity and Concealing Information from Parents < [Volume 10, Issue 2 (2019)]
Impure Mouths and Defiled Hearts < [Volume 13, Issue 8 (2022)]
The Woman Who Took the Initiative < [Volume 16, Issue 2 (2025)]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Self-Serving Dishonesty Partially Substitutes Fairness in Motivating... < [Volume 19, Issue 10 (2022)]
Bedtime Monitoring for Fall Detection and Prevention in Older Adults < [Volume 19, Issue 12 (2022)]
Motor Function of Children with SMA1 and SMA2 Depends on the Neck and Trunk... < [Volume 18, Issue 17 (2021)]
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
Upāli-Pentads (Division 7: Lying Speech) < [17. Upāli-Pentads]
Monks’ Analysis: on How Many Offences? (Pācittiya) < [1.2. Monks’ Analysis: on How Many Offences?]
As To Graduation (8. Octets) < [7. As To Graduation]
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