Ottappa: 5 definitions

Introduction
In Buddhism
1. Theravada
Languages
1. Pali
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Introduction:

Ottappa 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)

Source: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana Dhama

Part of the Sobhana Cetasikas.

Ottappa makes citta unwilling to do bad things as doing o will have negative effect and_ citta is fearful of that result. This cetasika like hiri looks the possible consequences of actions. And it is frightened by the possible result. So in its presence, citta will not do bad things. This is also kind of inhibition. But characterwise it is more in favour of fear than shame.

Together with hiri, these two cetasikas guard the world in the favourable social conditions. Men and women are attracted to each other and this finally leads to sex. But hiri and ottappa hinder unnecessary events. These two cetasikas are called lokapala dhamma. They work not only in avoiding sex matter in inappropriate relationship but also in avoiding all akusala dhamma.

Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines

'moral dread'; s. hiri-ottappa.

Source: Dhamma Study: Cetasikas

shame;

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).

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

ottappa : (nt.) shrinking back form doing wrong.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Ottappa, (nt.) (fr. tappati¹ + ud, would corresp. to a Sk. form *auttapya fr. ut-tapya to be regretted, tormented by remorse. The BSk. form is a wrong adaptation of the Pāli form, taking o° for apa°, viz. apatrapya M Vastu III, 53 and apatrapā ibid. I. 463. Müller, P. Gr. & Fausböll, Sutta Nipāta Index were both misled by the BSk. form, as also recently Kern, Toev. s. v. ) fear of exile, shrinking back from doing wrong, remorse. See on term and its distinction from hiri (shame) Dhs. trsl. 20, also DhsA. 124, 126; Vism. 8, 9 and the definition at SnA 181. Ottappa generally goes with hiri as one of the 7 noble treasures (see ariya-dhanā). Hiri-ottappa It. 36; J. I, 129; hir-ottappa at M. I, 271; S. II, 220; V, 1; A. II, 78; IV, 99, 151; V, 214; It. 34; J. I, 127, 206; VvA. 23. See also hiri.—Further passages: D. III, 212; M. I, 356; S. II, 196, 206, 208; V, 89; A. I, 50, 83, 95; III, 4 sq. , 352; IV, 11; V, 123 sq.; Pug. 71; Dhs. 147, 277; Nett 39.—anottappa (nt.) lack of conscience, unscrupulousness, disregard of morality A. I, 50, 83, 95; III, 421; V, 146, 214; Vbh. 341, 359, 370, 391; as adj. It. 34 (ahirika +).

context information

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.

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Search found 21 books and stories containing Ottappa; (plurals include: Ottappas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Factor 3-4 - Hiri and ottappa (moral shame and moral fear) < [Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)]

Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)

Factor 8 - Dosa (hatred) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]

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Chapter 27 - Moral Shame And Fear Of Blame < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]

Chapter 32 - The Three Abstinences < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]

Chapter 14 - Ignorance, Shamelessness, Recklessness And Restlessness < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]

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Notes (c): What are the characteristics of Morality? < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]

(5) Fifth Pāramī: The Perfection of Energy (vīriya-pāramī) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]

Part 11 - The Buddha’s Discourse on Morality (sīla) < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]

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