Six Recollections: 1 definition
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Six Recollections 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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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaSix Recollections:—A technical term in Buddhism corresponding to the Sanskrit anusmṛti defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 54):
- Recollection of the Buddha (buddhānusmṛti),
- Recollection of the Dharma (dharmānusmṛti),
- Recollection of the Saṅgha (saṅghānusmṛti),
- Recollection of generosity (tyāgānusmṛti),
- Recollection of virtue (śīlānusmṛti),
- Recollection of the gods (devānusmṛti).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., ‘six recollections’). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Six.
Full-text: Shadanusmriti, Sanghanusmriti, Tyaga, Tyaganusmriti, Buddhanusmriti, Devanusmriti, Dharmanusmriti, Shilanusmriti, Anusmriti, Deva, Samgha, Pratisamkhya, Brahmacarya, Buddha, Vivekanimna, Shila, Dharma, Anussati.
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Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
Chapter VII - Six Recollections (Cha-anussati-niddesa) < [Part 2 - Concentration (Samādhi)]
General (conclusion to the six recollections) < [Chapter VII - Six Recollections (Cha-anussati-niddesa)]
Six Recollections (Introduction) < [Chapter VII - Six Recollections (Cha-anussati-niddesa)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I.3. Increase of merit < [I. Puṇyakriyāvastu consisting of generosity]
Part 5-6 - Description of sarvākāra (all aspects) and sarvadharma (all dharmas) < [Chapter XVI - The Story of Śāriputra]
2. Multiple natures < [Part 4 - Understanding identical and multiple natures]
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
The Good Friend and the Subject of Meditation < [Chapter I - The Preparation for Jhāna]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
4.2 (b): The Good Friend and the Subject of Meditation < [Chapter 4 - The Practice of Dhyāna]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.1. The Meaning of Satipaṭṭhāna (foundation of mindfulness) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)