Sublime Abodes: 1 definition
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Sublime Abodes 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(or States): brahma-vihāra.
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)
Full-text: Metta, Mudita, Karuna, Upekkha, Altruistic Joy, Brahmavihara, Kammatthana.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Sublime Abodes; (plurals include: Sublime Abodeses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Supra mundane Consciousness < [Chapter II - Mental States]
52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 5 - The Meeting with the Sage Sharabhanga < [Book 3 - Aranya-kanda]
Transcendental Dependent Arising (by Bhikkhu Bodhi)
Part 3 - Rapture < [Part 2 - An Exposition Of The Upanisa Sutta]
Chapter II - Good In Relation To The Universe Of Form < [Part I - Good States Of Consciousness]
Part VIII - On The Buddhist Notions Of "good, Bad, And Indeterminate" < [Introductory Essay]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Story of Māra and Mahā Moggallāna < [Chapter 26 - The Buddha’s Eighth Vassa at the Town of Susumaragira]
A Manual of Khshnoom (by Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria)
Prologue < [Part II]