Maranasati, Maraṇasati, Marana-sati: 2 definitions
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Maranasati 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarymaraṇasati : (f.) meditation on death.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMaraṇasati refers to: the thought (or mindfulness) of death, meditation on death SnA 54; DhA. III, 171; PvA. 61, 66.
Note: maraṇasati is a Pali compound consisting of the words maraṇa and sati.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Marana, Shati.
Starts with: Maranasati Sutta.
Full-text: Anumaranam, Maranasati Sutta, Anussati, Anusmriti, Ginjakavasatha, Kammatthana, Shati.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
The Maraṇasmṛti-sūtra < [Part 2 - The Eight Recollections according to the Abhidharma]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 277-279 - The Story of Five Hundred Monks < [Chapter 20 - Magga Vagga (The Path)]