Thina Middha: 2 definitions
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Thina Middha 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'sloth and torpor',
constitute the 3rd of the 5 hindrances (nīvarana, q.v.).
They may or may not, be associated with greedy consciousness (s. Tab. 23. 25, 27, 29 and II).
Source: Dhamma Study: Cetasikassloth and torpor; Sloth and torpor are two akusala cetasikas which are classified as a pair among the hindrances. When they arise there is mental indisposition and unwieldiness. They have the same proximate cause, namely, unwise attention. When there are sloth and torpor there is no energy, no vigour for kusala, and thus they obstruct kusala. When there are sloth and torpor one has no confidence in the development of right understanding.
One of the six Kamacchandas;
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)
Partial matches: Middha, Thina, Tiṇa.
Starts with: Thina Middha Nivarana.
Full-text: Miscellaneous Team, Nivarana, Five Hindrances, Upacara Bhavana.
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Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 12-13 - Thina and middha (sloth and torpor) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
Part 1 - The Obstacles Of The Inexperienced Meditator < [Chapter 3]
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Mindfulness Of Dhamma < [Chapter 4 - The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness]
Part 5 - Seven Benefits Of Meditation < [Chapter 3 - Seven Benefits Of Mindfulness Meditation]
Part 1 - Balancing The Mental Faculties < [Chapter 6 - Nine Ways To Sharpen The Mental Faculties]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.6. Enlightenment Factor of Concentration < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
6.5. The Types of Nibbāna < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Material Sphere < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
2.3: Mindfulness (d): The Contemplation of Mental Objects (Dhamma) < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]