Patisandhi, aka: Paṭisandhi; 5 Definition(s)
Introduction
Patisandhi 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)
Linking;
(Source): Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaRebirth (patisandhi); also: paticcasamuppāda (3,10), karma, punabbhava.
(Source): Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesRebirth;
(Source): Dhamma Study: CetasikasTheravāda 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
paṭisandhi : (f.) reincarnation; conception; reunion.
(Source): BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English DictionaryPaṭisandhi, (fr. paṭi+saṃ+dhā) reunion (of vital principle with a body), reincarnation, metempsychosis Ps. I, 11 sq. , 52, 59 sq.; II, 72 sq.; Nett 79, 80; Miln. 140; DhA. II, 85; VvA. 53; PvA. 8, 79, 136, 168. A detailed discussion of p. is to be found at VbhA. 155—160.—appaṭisandhika see sep. (Page 400)
(Source): Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary
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 22 books and stories containing Patisandhi or Paṭisandhi. 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 Nina Van Gorkom)
Chapter 11 - Different Types Of Patisandhi-citta
Chapter 12 - The Function Of Bhavanga
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 1 - The Four Types Of Patisandhi < [Chapter 9 - Patisandhi (the nature of rebirth)]
Chapter 9 - Patisandhi (the nature of rebirth)
Part 3 - The four type of individuals (puggala) < [Chapter 9 - Patisandhi (the nature of rebirth)]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Fourfold Rebirth < [Chapter V - Process Freed Section]
Summary of Functions < [Chapter III - Miscellaneous Section]
Summary of Doors < [Chapter III - Miscellaneous Section]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 24 - Vippayutta paccayo (or dissociation condition)
Chapter 11 - Annamanna paccayo (or mutuality condition)
Chapter 26 - Natthi paccayo and vigata paccayo (or absence and disappearance)
Conditions (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 5 - Conascence-condition And Mutuality-condition
Kammasakata Nana (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)