Mahavipaka Citta: 1 definition
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Mahavipaka 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)
Source: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaPart of sobhana Cittas.
Mahavipaka cittas are just vipaka cittas. There are also ahetuka vipaka cittas. These ahetuka vipaka cittas are asobhana cittas. Sobhana vipaka cittas are also called sahetuka vipaka cittas because they have hetukas or roots. To differentiate kama from ahetuka vipaka, rupavipaka, and arupavipaka, kamavacara vipaka cittas are called mahavipaka cittas.
They share the same Cittas as Mahakusala Cittas (click to see them)
Corresponding mahavipaka cittas have to arise as the result of stated 8 mahakusala cittas.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mahavipaka, Citta.
Full-text: Mahavipaka, Sobhana Citta, Mahakiriya Citta, Mahakusala Citta.
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