Gladness: 2 definitions
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Gladness means something in Buddhism, Pali, Christianity. 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)
: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinessomanassa. - Indulging in g., s. manopavicāra.
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 (+85): Moda, Saumanasya, Harsha, Karpani, Mutta, Hlada, Mayobhava, Pramodana, Pramoda, Pramudita, Pitipamojja, Somanassupavicara, Nalipa, Nalivu, Mudita, Alampodu, Mayobhavya, Uccavisu, Ucchavisu, Sahlada.
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Search found 93 books and stories containing Gladness; (plurals include: Gladnesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
(3) Gladness (muditā) < [Chapter IX - The Divine Abidings (Brahmavihāra-niddesa)]
(4) Equanimity < [Chapter IX - The Divine Abidings (Brahmavihāra-niddesa)]
The Formations Aggregate < [Chapter XIV - The Aggregates (khandha-niddesa)]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 10 - Mudita (sympathetic joy) < [Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)]
Factor 2 - Vedana (feeling, sensation) < [Chapter 4 - Cetasikas Associated With Both Good And Bad Cittas (mind)]
Factor 11 - Upekkha (equminity) < [Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)]
Practical Advice for Meditators (by Bhikkhu Khantipalo)
Divine Abidings And Their Perfection < [Practical Advice For Meditators]
Four Divine Abidings < [Appendix]
Daily Life < [Practical Advice For Meditators]
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Sisters of Ulysses < [July � September, 2008]
Radha to her Companion < [January 1937]
Christmas < [December 1946]
Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages (by Satya Vrat Shastri)