Sassata: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sassata 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)
(Eternity, permanence).
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
sassata : (adj.) eternal.
Sassata, (adj.) (Vedic śaśvat) eternal, perpetual D. I, 13; III, 31 sq. , 137 sq.; M. I, 8, 426; A. I, 41; Dh. 255; Dhs. 1099; J. I, 468; Miln. 413; DA. I, 112; dhuvasassata sure and certain Bu II. 111 sq. =J. I, 19; sassatiyā for ever, Sn. 1075; a-sassata J. V, 176; VI, 315; sassatāyaṃ adv. (Dat.) for ever (?) J. I, 468; V, 172; Fausböll takes it=sassatā ayam (following the C.), and writes sassat’āyaṃ.
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)
Starts with: Sassata Ditthi, Sassatamula, Sassatavada, Sassatavadi, Sassatavadin.
Full-text (+5): Sassata Ditthi, Mulasassata, Sassatavada, Asassata, Dhuvasassata, Sassatamula, Sassatavadin, Being, Sassatika, Shashvatadrishti, Accuta, Avatthita, Ucchedaditthi, Tavakalika, Chang jian, Jiva, Nicca, Three Kinds Of Craving, Sacca-nana, Vibhajja Vada.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Sassata; (plurals include: Sassatas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 4 - How Rebirth Consciousness Appears < [Chapter 8 - What happen when death draws near (mind processes immediately preceding death)]
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Chapter 2 - Sections, Links, Factors And Periods
Chapter 11 - He Who Follows The Way Of Paticcasamuppada Follows The Way Of The Blind.
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 7 - Sassata And Uccheda < [Part 2]
Chapter 13 - Three Kinds Of Craving < [Part 6]
The View From the Center (by Ajahn Amaro)
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(a) Sllakkhandha Vagga Pali < [Chapter IV - Suttanta Pitaka]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 164 - The Story of Venerable Kāla < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Verse 294-295 - The Story of Venerable Bhaddiya < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]