Samasisi, Samasīsī, Sama-sisi: 2 definitions
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Samasisi 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: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines'attaining two ends simultaneously'; sama-sīsī.
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesOne ‘who attains two ends simultaneously’, namely: “the extinction of cankers and the end of life” (s. Pug. 19).
In A.VIII.6 it is said: “Such is the case with a monk who dwells in the contemplation of impermanency of all forms of existence, keeping before his eyes their impermanency, perceiving their impermanency, perseveringly, steadfastly, undisturbed, of firm mind, wisely absorbed; and in whom at one and the same time the extinction of cankers and the end of like take place.” (App.)
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: Shishi, Cama, Sama, Cici.
Starts with: Samasisin.
Full-text: Nibbana.
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