Sloth: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sloth 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)
middha, s. nīvarana.
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)
Starts with: Sloth And Torpor, Slothfulness.
Full-text (+89): Alasiya, Metta, Kausidya, Svapa, Thina Middha, Tandrika, Gudaka, Styana, Alasa, Thina, Niralasa, Nidra, Alasata, Tandi, Upasevati, Nivarana, Adamti, Lan duo, Riksha, Thina Middha Nivarana.
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Search found 136 books and stories containing Sloth; (plurals include: Sloths). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Do Active Commuters Feel More Competent and Vital? A Self-Organizing Maps... < [Volume 19, Issue 12 (2022)]
An Environmental Niche Model to Estimate the Potential Presence of Venezuelan... < [Volume 18, Issue 1 (2021)]
First Report of Canine Infection by Leishmania (Viannia) guyanensis in the... < [Volume 17, Issue 22 (2020)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Algae in the biotic associations < [2018: Volume 7, April issue 7]
Wildlife diversity and zoo management at Barnawapara Sanctuary, Chhattisgarh < [2018: Volume 7, June issue 11]
A review article on effect of trigunas on personality < [2021: Volume 10, August issue 10]
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 20 - Sloth, Torpor And Doubt < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Appendix 7 - Appendix To Chapter 20 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Chapter 22 - Different Groups Of Defilements Part II < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
2.2: (1b) The Five Hindrances (Nīvarana) < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]
4.1: Practical Purpose of the Dhyāna (meditation) < [Chapter 4 - The Practice of Dhyāna]
2.3: Mindfulness (d): The Contemplation of Mental Objects (Dhamma) < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]
Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
Sūtras 30-31 < [Part I - Yoga and its Aims]
Sūtras 39-40 < [Part I - Yoga and its Aims]
Sūtra 17 < [Part I - Yoga and its Aims]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 87-89 - The Story of Five Hundred Visiting Monks < [Chapter 6 - Paṇḍita Vagga (The Wise)]
Verse 30 - The Story of Magha < [Chapter 2 - Appamāda Vagga (Heedfulness)]
Verse 241 - The Story of Kāludāyi < [Chapter 18 - Mala Vagga (Impurities)]