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)
: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana Dhamamental 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.
: kamatthanaPali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines
s. nimitta.
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)
Partial matches: Uggaha, Nimitta.
Full-text: Nimitta, Uggaha, Uggahanimittuppatti, Samatha Kamatthana, Patibhaganimitta, Kasina, Kaya Gata Sati.
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A Heart Released (by Phra Ajaan Mun Bhuridatta Thera)
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
II. The ten Asubhasaññā in the pāli Abhidhamma < [Preliminary note on the nine horrible notions (navāśubhasaṃjñā)]
Preliminary note to liberations, masteries and totalities < [Class (5) liberations, (6) masteries and (7) totalities]
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Form Sphere Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Compendium of Calm < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 292-293 - The Story of the Venerables of Bhaddiya < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]