Susanika: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Susanika 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryF Fact to dwell in a cemetery, in a mass grave.
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).
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Dhamma Dana: The 13 Ascetic Practices of Buddhist MonksOne of the Thirteen Dhutaygas.
The Pali term "susanika" means "the one who has the habit to dwell within charnels".
"susana" = "charnel"; "susanika" = "an individual who dwells in a charnel"
When this practice is conveniently done, with constancy and diligence, with the determination of not breaking it, we say that there is "susanikayga" (state of mind arising out of dwelling among charnels).
According to the texts of the "visuddhi magga", we may consider to be a "charnel" any spot where human corpses are buried or burnt since at least twelve years.
According to restrictions, there do exist three kinds of practitioners of the susanika dhutayga:
- ukkattha susanika, the noble practitioner of the susanika dhutayga
- majjhima susanika, the intermediate practitioner of the susanika dhutayga
- mudu susanika, the ordinary practitioner of the susanika dhutayga
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Majjhima Susanika, Mudu Susanika, Ukkattha Susanika.
Full-text: Mudu Susanika, Majjhima Susanika, Ukkattha Susanika, Dhutayga.
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