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Mind Base 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)
: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinesmanāyatana; s. āyatana.
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).
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Full-text: Nikritamati, Manoyatana.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Mind Base; (plurals include: Mind Bases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Catusacca Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
The Twelve Ayatana Bases < [Part I - The Manual Of The Four Noble Truths]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
Dependent Origination (v): The Sixfold Base < [Chapter XVII - Dependent Origination (paññā-bhūmi-niddesa)]
Dependent Origination (vi): Contact < [Chapter XVII - Dependent Origination (paññā-bhūmi-niddesa)]
A. Description of the Bases (āyatana) < [Chapter XV - The Bases and Elements (āyatana-dhātu-niddesa)]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 385 - The Story of Māra < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
Chapter 2 - Consciousness < [Part 1 - Abhidhamma]
Listening to the Dhamma (by Nina van Gorkom)
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
2.3: Mindfulness (b): Body Contemplation < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]