practice, or ”pursuance” of the teaching, as distinguished from the mere theoretical knowledge of its wording (pariyatti, q.v.).
s. pariyatti.
s. pariyatti.
”penetration”, signifies the realization of the truth of the Dhamma, as distinguished from the mere acquisition of its wording (pariyatti), or the practice (patipatti) of it, in other words, realization as distinguished from theory and practice. Cf. pariyatti.
Sensation == 受
or Feeling. The Sanskrit word is Vedana. One of the Five Skandhas. See Five Skandhas.
Six Paths == 六道
see Six Directions of Reincarnation.
”Three Jewels” or Three Gems, which by all Buddhists are revered as the most venerable things, are the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Holy Sangha.” i.e.: the Enlightened One; the law of deliverance discovered, realized and proclaimed by him; and the Community of Holy Disciples and those who live in accordance with the Law. - The contemplations of the 3 Jewels belong to the 10 contemplations (anussati q.v.).
in morality and understanding): s. vipatti.
khandha (q.v.).
bodhisatta == 菩薩
”Enlightenment Being”, is a being destined to Buddhahood, a future Buddha. According to the traditional belief a Bodhisatta, before reaching his last birth as a Buddha on this earth, is living in the Tusita-heaven (s. deva), the heaven of bliss. Cf. A. IV, 127; VIII, 70.
In the Pa^li Canon and commentaries, the designation ”Bodhisatta” is given only to Prince Siddhattha before his enlightenment and to his former existences. The Buddha himself uses this term when speaking of his life prior to enlightenment (e.g. M. 4, M. 26). Bodhisattahood is neither mentioned nor recommended as an ideal higher than or alternative to Arahatship; nor is there any record in the Pa^li scriptures of a disciple declaring it as his aspiration. - See bodhi.
nissaya, one of the 24 conditions (paccaya, q.v.). Wrong f. of morality, s. nissaya. - f. of sympathy: sangaha-vatthu (q.v.) - f.-forming absorptions: pa^daka-jjha^na (q.v.); - f. of an Arahat”s mentality: s. adhittha^na.
the 4 modes of: yoni (q.v.).
cf. vin~n~atti.
s. vimokkha.
Mahasattva == 摩诃薩
These are great Bodhisattvas, who attain higher stages of fruition and enlightenment. See also Ten Stages of Bodhisattva.
Meditation == 靜慮
the fifth Paramita. There are numerous methods and subjects of meditation. See also Contemplation.
s. bha^vana^, jha^na, sama^dhi.