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Uggaha Nimitta, Uggahanimitta: 4 definitions

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Uggaha Nimitta 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Uggaha Nimitta in Theravada glossary
: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana Dhama

mental image; If he [the jhana practioner] becomes much much more maturer than he initially was, then the object will arise as a pure mental image or uggaha nimitta.

When uggaha nimitta arises, then the samadhi at that time is called parikamma samadhi.

See samatha kamatthana

: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines

s. nimitta.

context information

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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