Micchaditthi, Miccha-ditthi, Micchādiṭṭhi, Micchādiṭṭhī: 4 definitions
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Micchaditthi means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryM (Being mistaken (miccha); belief (ditthi)). Heretical belief.
Erroneous view having, as consequences, the adoption of a line of thought whose foundations are not in harmony with reality.
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesMiccha Ditthi: -sankappa, -vāca etc.: s. micchā-magga.
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).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: OpenEdition books: VividhatīrthakalpaḥMicchādiṭṭhī (मिच्छादिट्ठी) in Prakrit (or Mithyagdṛṣṭi [Mithyādṛṣṭi?]) in Sanskrit refers to “heretical belief (not Jaina), and represents a Jaina technical term mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarymicchādiṭṭhi : (f.) wrong view; heresy.
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: Ditthi, Miccha.
Starts with: Makkhali Sutta, Micchaditthi Sutta.
Ends with: Niyata Micchaditthi.
Full-text: Paribbajaka, Mithyadrishti, Orima Sutta, Vatthuka, Takka, Visukayita, Yathava, Niyata, Antagahika, Gahanata, Magga, Nana.
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The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Domain 10 - Ditthijukamma (righteous belief) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
Part 2 - How The World Came To An End < [Chapter 11 - Planes Of Existence]
Factor 6 - Ditthi (wrong view) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 167 - The Story of a Young Monk < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World)]
Verse 294-295 - The Story of Venerable Bhaddiya < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
Verse 316-317 - The Story of A Group of Bad Ascetics < [Chapter 22 - Niraya Vagga (Hell)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Notes (a): What Is Morality? < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
The Life of Mahosadha < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Part 2 - The Sandal-Wood Bowl < [Chapter 24 - The Buddha’s Sixth Vassa at Mount Makula]
The Catusacca Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Part II - The Exposition Of The Meaning Of Samudaya-sacca
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
IV. Links between impermanence, suffering and non-self < [Chapter XXXVII - The Ten Concepts]
II. The knowledge of the retribution of actions (karmavipāka-jñānabala) < [Part 2 - The ten powers in particular]