Samma Sankappa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Samma Sankappa 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: Dhamma Study: Cetasikasright thinking;
Samma sankappa has to arise together with samma ditthi, right understanding, in order to be a factor of the eightfold Path.
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).
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryRight thought and intent; avoiding desire and ill will; the second of the Eightfold Path.Source: Shambala Publications: GeneralRight Thought is associated with seeing how our thoughts and emotions are closely linked, and how indulging in negative forms of thought leads to the development of negative emotions such as hatred and jealousy. Conversely, thinking in a positive way has an effect on our emotions, whereby we start to become more loving, more caring, and more sensitive to others.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sankappa, Samma.
Full-text: Vitakka.
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Search found 15 books and stories containing Samma Sankappa; (plurals include: Samma Sankappas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Four Noble Truths (by Ajahn Sumedho)
Introduction < [Chapter 4 - The Fourth Noble Truth]
Part 9 - The Eightfold Path As A Reflective Teaching < [Chapter 4 - The Fourth Noble Truth]
Part 2 - Right Aspiration < [Chapter 4 - The Fourth Noble Truth]
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 7 - Realization Of The Noble Truths < [Chapter 1 - Happiness Through Right Understanding]
Mental Development in Daily Life (by Nina van Gorkom)
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 8 - Applied Thinking And Sustained Thinking < [Part II - The Particulars (pakinnaka)]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 22 - Magga paccayo (or path condition)
Chapter 2 - Cetasikas (or mental factors)
Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)