Penetration: 1 definition
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Penetration 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.
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In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctriness. pativedha, pariyatti. -
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For the power of penetrating (vipphāra) knowledge and concentration, s. iddhi. -
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For morality combined with penetration (nibbedha), s. hāna-bhāgiya-sīla, etc. -
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For penetration (pariya) of the mind of others, s. abhiññā.
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)
Full-text (+49): Nirvedha, Pravesha, Pativedha, Abhisamaya, Vyavaya, Pariyogahana, Nibbedha, Vedhana, Sancara, Nirvedhabhagiya, Samavesha, Praveshana, Sampativedha, Samanapratipatti, Nibbedha Bhagiya Sila, Spharana, Parassa Ceto Pariya-nana, Duradrishti, Paribhavana, Samanupraveshana.
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Search found 63 books and stories containing Penetration; (plurals include: Penetrations). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vimalakīrti Sutra (by John R. McRae)
Chapter XIII - Dharma Offering < [Fascicle Three]
Chapter VI - Inconceivable < [Fascicle Two]
Chapter VIII - The Path of Buddhahood < [Fascicle Two]
The Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva
Chapter I - Spiritual Penetrations in the Palace of the Trayastrimsha Heaven
Chapter XI - The Dharma Protection of an Earth Spirit
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 1 - The four nirvedhabhāgiya (auxiliaries of penetration or insight) < [Chapter XII - Unhindered Mind]
7. Enlightenment and Buddhahood < [Part 4 - The Bodhisattva in the Abhidharma system]
Appendix 7 - The seals of the Dharma (dharmamudrā, dharma-mudrā) < [Chapter XXXVI - The eight recollections (anusmṛti or anussati)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 6 - Purification Of Knowledge < [Chapter 5 - The Seven Stages Of Purification]
A Treatise on the Paramis (by Ācariya Dhammapāla)