Sammasana: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sammasana 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 GlossaryN (Good spot, favourable place).
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines'comprehension', exploring, 'determining' (vavatthāna, q.v.)
is a name for the determining of all phenomena of existence as impermanent, miserable and impersonal (anicca, dukkha, anattā), etc., which is the beginning of insight (s. Pts.M. I, p. 53; Vis.M. XX); also called kalāpa-s. (q.v.), 'comprehension by groups (of existence - khandha).' (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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySammasana, ((nt.) fr. last) grasping, mastering Miln. 178; Vism. 287, 629 sq.; cp. Cpd. 65, 210. (Page 695)
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)
Ends with: Kalapasammasana.
Full-text: Sampajanna, Kalapa, Vavatthana, Yamaka Sutta, Yamaka.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Sammasana; (plurals include: Sammasanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 6 - How Sankhara Leads To New Vinnana < [Part 2]
Chapter 7 - Sassata And Uccheda < [Part 2]
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Appendix 9 - The Stages Of Insight < [Appendix And Glossary]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 10 - Mahāvajira Insight Knowledge (Vipassanā-ñāṇa) < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Part 10d - The method of fulfilling the Perfection of Wisdom (Paññā Pāramī) < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 1 - The story of Upatissa (Sāriputta) and Kolita (Mahā Moggallāna) < [Chapter 16 - The arrival of Upatissa and Kolita]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 2 - The Stages of Vipassanā < [Part 5 - The Development Of Insight]
Chapter 3 - Different Kinds Of Purity < [Part 5 - The Development Of Insight]
Chapter 3 - The Meaning of Anattā < [Part 6 - Dialogue on Vipassanā]