Sangacitta, Samga-citta, Samgacitta, Sanga-citta, Saṅgacitta, Saṃgacitta: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sangacitta 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Sangachitta.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Saṅgacitta (सङ्गचित्त) refers to “all attachments”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 31).—Accordingly, “[The Bodhisattva-mahāsattva practices the four foundations of mindfulness] [1. Mindfulness of body] [...] When the Bodhisattva considers the true nature (bhūtalakṣaṇa) of the body in this way, he eliminates all desire (rāga) and all attachments (saṅgacitta) and, always fixing his attention on the body, he pursues the examination of the body. That is what is called mindfulness of body for the Bodhisattva. It is the same in regard to the consideration of the outer body (bahirdhākāya) and the consideration of the inner and outer body. [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sanga, Citta.
Full-text: Vimoksha.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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