Paramattha Sacca: 1 definition
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Paramattha Sacca 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: Pali Kanon: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma'ultimate truth'; There are two kinds of truth, one is conventional truth, like our concept of water, (sammuti sacca), and there is ultimate truth, like atomic particles (paramattha sacca).
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)
Partial matches: Sacca, Paramattha.
Full-text: Sammuti Sacca, Relative Truth, Pakkhika, Anatta, Ditthi.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Paramattha Sacca; (plurals include: Paramattha Saccas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(a) Abhidhamma < [Chapter IX - What Is Abhidhamma Pitaka?]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Subject - Matter < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Buddha Desana (by Sayadaw U Pannadipa)
Chapter 4 - Not A Philosophy < [Part I - The Buddha Desana]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 164 - The Story of Venerable Kāla < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)