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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)
thīna, 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 (+47): Metta, Thina Middha, Mandya, Amavata, Sadhvasa, Stambha, Nivarana, Shui mian, Thina, Qi gou, Styanamiddha, Stobha, Thina Middha Nivarana, Jadima, Samorodha, Akriyatva, Kalajhopa, Tandra, Styanamiddhanivarana, Sloth And Torpor.
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Search found 74 books and stories containing Torpor; (plurals include: Torpors). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sustainable Agriculture < [Volume 13, Issue 24 (2021)]
Distribution, Population Size, and Habitat Characteristics of the Endangered... < [Volume 13, Issue 15 (2021)]
Fragmented Riverine Habitats in Taiwan Have Spatio-Temporal Consequences,... < [Volume 11, Issue 6 (2019)]
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]
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]
4.3 (b): The Concentration Technique on the Breath < [Chapter 4 - The Practice of Dhyāna]
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 - What Is Vipassana? < [Chapter 2 - Preliminary Instructions For Meditators]
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 239 - The Story of a Brāhmin < [Chapter 18 - Mala Vagga (Impurities)]
Verse 387 - The Story of Venerable Ānanda < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]