Sangayha Sutta, Saṅgayha-sutta: 1 definition

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Sangayha Sutta 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)

[«previous next»] — Sangayha Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Sangayha Sutta. On the six spheres of contact eye, ear, etc. and the necessity for controlling them in order to get rid of lust and hate. S.iv.70f.

2. Sangayha Sutta. Malunkyaputta visits the Buddha in his old age and asks for a teaching in brief. The Buddha teaches him to guard the six senses. S.iv.72f.

3. Sangayha Sutta. The Buddha explains to the monks that they are fortunate to be born as men, and neither in hell, where all things are uninviting, nor in heaven, where all things are attractive. S.iv.126.

context information

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).

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