Sannin, Saññin: 1 definition

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Sannin 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.

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Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Saññin, (adj.) (fr. saññā) (f. saññinī) conscious, being aware of (-°), perceiving, having perception D. I, 31, 180; III, 49, 111, 140, 260; S. I, 62; A. II, 34, 48, 50; III, 35; IV, 427; Dh. 253; Nd1 97, 138.—ālokasaññin having a clear perception D. I, 71; A. II, 211; V, 207; Sum I. 211; nānatta° conscious of diversity A. IV, 39 sq.; paṭhavīsaññin conscious of the earth (kasiṇa), in samādhi A. V, 8 sq.; paṭhavisaññiniyo (fem. plur.), having a worldly mind D. II, 139; asubhasaññin perceiving the corruption of the world It. 93; vihiṃsasaññin conscious of the trouble Vin. I, 7; nevasaññī-nâsaññin neither conscious nor unconscious D. III, 111; A. II, 34; Nd1 97, 138; It. 90; DA. I, 119. Cp. vi°.—In composition saññi°, e.g. °gabbha animate production D. I, 54; DA. I, 163. (Page 671)

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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.

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