Sammappadhana, Sammappadhāna: 2 definitions
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Sammappadhana 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 Dana: Pali English GlossarySammappadhana—N (Good, right, convenient (samma); effort, diligence (padhana)). Right effort. The four sammappadhanas are the main subject of the sixth point of the Noble eightfold path:
- Effort to eradicate the already prevailing akusalas.
- Effort to prevent new akusalas from arising.
- Effort to acquire new kusalas.
- Effort to develop the already prevailing kusalas.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysammappadhāna : (nt.) right exertion.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sammappadhana Samyutta, Sammappadhana Sutta, Sammappadhana Vagga.
Full-text: Sammappadhana Sutta, Samadhi Parikkhara, Samyakpradhana, Kassapa Samyutta, Samyakprahana, Ogha Vagga, Appamada Vagga, Akasa Sutta, Bodhi Pakkhiya Dhamma, Pradhana, Bhavana Sutta, Padhana, Yoga, Prahana, Indriya.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Sammappadhana, Sammappadhāna; (plurals include: Sammappadhanas, Sammappadhānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.1. The Meaning of Sammappadāna (supreme endeavor) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
2.2. The Fourfold Supreme Endeavour (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
3. Outline of this Research < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part II - Vibhanga Pali < [Chapter X - Abhidhamma Pitaka]
(e) Maha Vagga Samyutta Pali < [Chapter VI - Samyutta Nikaya]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
6.4. The Thirty-Seven Aids (Factors of Enlightenment) < [Chapter 3 - Language and Meaning as Reflected in the Five Nikāyas]
7. Unwholesome (akusala) and Wholesome (kusala) < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
Viriya Parami (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)