Manayatana, Manāyatana: 1 definition
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Manayatana 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: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines'mind-base', is a collective term for all the different states of consciousness; s. āyatana.
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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Ends with: Ushmanayatana, Yajamanayatana.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Manayatana, Manāyatana; (plurals include: Manayatanas, Manāyatanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 385 - The Story of Māra < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Verse 296-301 - The Story of a Wood Cutter’s Son < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
The Catusacca Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
The Twelve Ayatana Bases < [Part I - The Manual Of The Four Noble Truths]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 2 - Rupa And Ayatana < [Part 4]
Listening to the Dhamma (by Nina van Gorkom)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
A Synthesis of the Whole < [Chapter VII - Abhidhamma Categories]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 7 - General Introduction < [Part 2 - Citta]