Mental Action: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mental Action 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)
mano-kamma; s. karma.
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)
Full-text (+22): Manokamma, Arthavishesha, Cittaprasada, Pancakama, Prashvasa, Ashvasa, Kamma Patha, Cetana, Nivasanusmriti, Abhidhya, Kiriya dhamma, Manaskarman, Mithyadrishti, Bhitti, Vatsala, Gosaraka, Puja, Suo wei yi ye shi, Prashanta, Parishuddhakarma.
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Search found 82 books and stories containing Mental Action, Mental actions; (plurals include: Mental Actions, Mental actionses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Notes (a): What Is Morality? < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Part 2 - Preaching the Ambalatthika Rahulovada Sutta < [Chapter 20 - The Six Princes achieved different Attainments]
Part 15 - The Fourteen Buddha Knowledges < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Buddhist Perspective on the Development of Social Welfare (by Ashin Indacara)
9.5. Practicing Ten Meritorious Deeds (Ten Sucarita) < [Chapter 1 - The Accomplishment of Persistent Effort and Watchfulness or Protection]
7. Further Seven Characteristics of Good Friend < [Chapter 2 - The Accomplishment of Good Friendship (Kalyāṇa-mittatā)]
15. The Characteristics of the Outcaste < [Chapter 2 - The Accomplishment of Good Friendship (Kalyāṇa-mittatā)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
2. Actions producing the thirty-two marks (dvātriṃśallakṣaṇa) < [Part 4 - The Bodhisattva in the Abhidharma system]
II. Detailed commentary on the list < [Part 1 - Mahāyānist list of the eighteen special attributes of the Buddha]
II. The practice of the ‘minor’ perfections < [Part 1 - Obtaining easily an immense qualification]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
7. Unwholesome (akusala) and Wholesome (kusala) < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
14. Conclusion < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
2. Summary and Conclusions < [Chapter 6 - Summary and Conclusions]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Fourfold Kamma < [Chapter V - Process Freed Section]
Taisho: Chinese Buddhist Canon
Sutta 1: On the Six Dharmas < [Part 125 - Ekottara-Agama (Numbered Discourses)]
Sutta 2: The Importance of Self-Control < [Part 150a - Discourse on Seven Places and Three Subjects for Contemplation]
Sutta 3: The Seven Kinds of People as a Water Analogy < [Part 125 - Ekottara-Agama (Numbered Discourses)]