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Torpor 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 Doctrinesthīna, s. thīna-middha.
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 (+25): Middha, Mandya, Amavata, Sadhvasa, Stambha, Nivarana, Thina Middha, Thinamiddha, Thina Middha Nivarana, Jadima, Styanamiddha, Samorodha, Akriyatva, Kalajhopa, Tandra, Stobha, Nivaranani Sutta, Jadata, Pancanivarana, Sloth And Torpor.
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Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Appendix 7 - Appendix To Chapter 20 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Chapter 20 - Sloth, Torpor And Doubt < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Chapter 22 - Different Groups Of Defilements Part II < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Dhammasangani (by C.A.F. Rhys Davids)
Chapter IX - The Group Of The Hindrances < [Part I]
Chapter VI - The Twelve Bad Thoughts < [Part II - Bad States Of Consciousness]
Chapter II - Good In Relation To The Universe Of Form < [Part I - Good States Of Consciousness]
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]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Section B.3 - Removing laziness-torpor < [Part 2 - Means of acquiring meditation]
Section B - Second method: removing the obstacles < [Part 2 - Means of acquiring meditation]
The Padhāna-sutta < [Chapter XXV - Patience Toward the Dharma]
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Mindfulness Of Dhamma < [Chapter 4 - The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness]
Part 1 - What Is Vipassana? < [Chapter 2 - Preliminary Instructions For Meditators]
Part 5 - Seven Benefits Of Meditation < [Chapter 3 - Seven Benefits Of Mindfulness Meditation]
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)]
Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)
Factor 11 - Viriya (effort) < [Chapter 4 - Cetasikas Associated With Both Good And Bad Cittas (mind)]