Self-annihilation: 1 definition
Introduction:
Self-annihilation 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinescraving for: vibhava-tanhā (s. tanhā).
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Self, Annihilation.
Full-text: Vibhava Tanha, Ucchedaditthi, Upaghata, Tiracchanakatha, Sacca.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Self-annihilation; (plurals include: annihilations). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddha, the Word (by Nyanatiloka Mahathera)
Part 2 - Second Truth < [Part 1 - The Four Noble Truths]
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms (by Fa-Hien)
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 8.11 - The subdivisions of physique-making or name-karma (nāma) < [Chapter 8 - Bondage of Karmas]
Verse 10.2 - The annihilation of all karmas is liberation (mokṣa) < [Chapter 10 - Liberation]
Verse 9.1 - Definition of saṃvara (stoppage of karmas) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 32 - The Story of Monk Nigāma Vāsi Tissa < [Chapter 2 - Appamāda Vagga (Heedfulness)]
Verse 410 - The Story of Sāriputta being misunderstood < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Hero as Sadhaka: Hindu Thought in Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” < [Jan. – Mar. 1991 & Apr. – Jun. 1991]
A New Light Dawns < [July – September 1972]
Dreams Kept Him On < [July 1939]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 4.11 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
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