Mohadhatu, Mohadhātu, Moha-dhatu: 1 definition
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Mohadhatu 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
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāMohadhātu (मोहधातु) refers to the “realm of delusion”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] Having entered into the way of the realm of the dharma, he knows the fact that there is no duality of the realm of desire and the realm of the dharma; why?—because the desire has the nature of the realm of the dharma; there is no duality of the realm of aversion and the realm of the dharma; why?—because aversion has the nature of the realm of the dharma; there is no duality of the realm of delusion (mohadhātu) and the realm of the dharma; why?—because delusion has the nature of all dharmas; there is no duality of the realm of vices and the realm of the dharma; why? [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Mohadhatu, Mohadhātu, Moha-dhātu, Moha-dhatu; (plurals include: Mohadhatus, Mohadhātus, dhātus, dhatus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 1 - Moha (delusion) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 8 - The Eight Qualities of the Bodhisatta’s Mind Continuum < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Dhamma Discussion at Wat Wangtagu (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)