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Sensuous Sphere 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 Doctrines(-world): s. avacara, loka.
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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Full-text: Kamavacara, Catu Maharajika Deva, Nimmana Rati, Tavatimsa, Sakadagami, Upacara Samadhi, Paranimmita Vasavatti Deva, Khidda Padosika Deva, Manopadosika Deva, Tadarammana Citta, Panca Vokara Bhava, Sotapana, Avacara, Anagami, Mara, Deva, Ariya Puggala, Abhibhayatana, Sankhara, Patisandhi Patisankhana Bala.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Sensuous Sphere; (plurals include: Sensuous Spheres). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Sensuous Sphere < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Different Levels Of Life < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Division III - Nikkhepa Kanda < [Part II - The Dhammasangani]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Beautiful Consciousness of the Sensuous Sphere < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Supra Mundane Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
The Four Classes Of Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Contemplation of the Buddha (Buddhānussati Bhāvanā) < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Part 6 - Contemplation of the Dhamma < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Part 9 - Contemplation of the Sangha < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 386 - The Story of a Certain Brāhmin < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Verse 218 - The Story of an Anāgāmi Venerable < [Chapter 16 - Piya Vagga (Affection)]
Verse 203 - The Story of a Lay-Disciple < [Chapter 15 - Sukha Vagga (Happiness)]
The Catusacca Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Abhidhamma And Practice (by Nina van Gorkom)