Sankappa, Saṅkappa, Samkappa: 5 definitions
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Sankappa means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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)
'thought', is a synonym of vitakka. For sammā-s., or right thought, s. magga (2).
Right: sammā-sankappa (“thought”); .s. sacca, magga.
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
saṅkappa : (m.) intention; purpose.
Saṅkappa, (saṃ+kḷp, cp. kappeti fig. meaning) thought, intention, purpose, plan D. III, 215; S. II, 143 sq.; A. I, 281; II, 36; Dh. 74; Sn. 154, 1144; Nd1 616 (=vitakka ñāṇa paññā buddhi); Dhs. 21; DhA. II, 78. As equivalent of vitakka also at D. III, 215; A. IV, 385; Dhs. 7.—kāma° a lustful thought A. III, 259; V, 31. paripuṇṇa° having one’s intentions fulfilled M. I, 192; III, 276; D. III, 42; A. V, 92, 97 sq.; sara° memories & hopes M. I, 453; S. IV, 76; vyāpāda°, vihiṃsa°, malicious, cruel purposes, M. II, 27 sq.; sammā° right thoughts or intentions, one of the aṅgas of the 8—fold Path (ariya-magga) Vin. I, 10; D. II, 312; A. III, 140; VbhA. 117. Saṅkappa is defd at DhsA. 124 as (cetaso) abhiniropanā, i.e. application of the mind. See on term also Cpd. 238. (Page 662)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Saṃkappa (संकप्प) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Saṃkalpa.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cankappalakai, Sankappa Jataka, Sankappa Vagga.
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Lay-Life of India as reflected in Pali Jataka (by Rumki Mondal)
Part 1 - Introduction to Lay-people (Upasaka) in Buddhism < [Chapter 3 - Reflection of Indian Lay-life in the Jātakas]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.2. Right Thought (Sammā-saṅkappa or Samyak-saṃkalpa) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
2.9. Saccā-ñāṇa, Kicca-ñāṇa and Kata-ñāṇa with regard to Magga-saccā < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
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)]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 3: Final ruling < [Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 3]
The Four Noble Truths (by Ajahn Sumedho)
Part 2 - Right Aspiration < [Chapter 4 - The Fourth Noble Truth]
Part 9 - The Eightfold Path As A Reflective Teaching < [Chapter 4 - The Fourth Noble Truth]
Introduction < [Chapter 4 - The Fourth Noble Truth]