Nibbida Sutta, Nibbidā-sutta: 2 definitions

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Nibbida Sutta 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Nibbida Sutta

The seven bojjhangas, if cultivated, lead to revulsion, calm and Nibbana. S.v.82.

2. Nibbida Sutta

The same as above but with the four iddhi padas. S.v.255.

3. Nibbida Sutta

Five things, the perception of which leads to revulsion: foulness of the body, cloying of food, distaste of the world, impermanence in all things and the thought of death. A.iii.83.

4. Nibbida Sutta

Calling to mind the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha, etc., conduces to revulsion and to Nibbana. A.i.30.

context information

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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