Rupavacara Citta: 1 definition
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Rupavacara Citta 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 DhamaPart of Lokiya Cittas.
15 cittas are rupavacara cittas. Rupa here means rupa brahma from 15 rupa brahma bhumi where there are both citta and rupa. Avcara means frequently arising. Rupavacara cittas most frequently arise in rupa brahma bhumis even though they can arise in other bhumi such as kama bhumi like deva bhumi and manussa bhumi or human realm.
15 rupavacara cittas or 15 rupajhana cittas can be divided into three groups depending on their origin or jati or type of citta. They are
- 5 rupakusala cittas,
- 5 rupavipaka cittas, and
- 5 rupakiriya cittas.
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: Rupavacara, Citta.
Ends with: Arupavacara Citta.
Full-text: Rupavipaka Citta, Rupakiriya Citta, Rupavacara, Lokiya Citta, Rupakusala Citta, Sabbacitta Sadharana, Citta.
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Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Appendix 1 - Appendix To Chapter 2 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Appendix 3 - Appendix To Chapter 8 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Appendix 5 - Appendix To Chapter 11 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 1 - Citta (or consciousness)
Chapter 5 - Hetu paccayo (or root condition)
Conditions (by Nina van Gorkom)
Appendix 2 - The Cittas Which Can Be Conascent-predominance-condition
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)
Abhidhamma And Practice (by Nina van Gorkom)