Adhimokkha: 6 definitions
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Adhimokkha 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)
Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryM Decision, determination.
Source: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaOne of the Pakinnaka cetasikas. Adhimokkha is a mental factor that help citta decides on the object clearly. In the presence of adhimokkha there cannot be delusion or illusion or suspicion. It is a determination. It is a decision maker.
Source: Dhamma Study: CetasikasAdhimokkha, determination or resolution, is another cetasika among the six "particulars" which arises with cittas of the four jatis but not with every citta.
'determination', decision, resolve:
is one of the mental concomitants (cetasika) and belongs to the group of mental formations (sankhāra-kkhandha).
In M.111, it is mentioned together with other mental concomitants.
See Tab. II, III.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryadhimokkha : (m.) firm resolve; determination.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAdhimokkha, (fr. adhi + muc) firm resolve, determination, decision M.III, 25 sq.; Vbh.165 sq., 425; DhsA.145, 264. See Dhs. trsl. 5; Cpd. 17, 40, 95. (Page 30)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Adhivimokkhatta, Nanattata, Nicchaya, Pakinnaka Cetasikas, Saddha, Vimokkha, Ariya Puggala, Vishuddhi.
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Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 9 - Determination And Energy < [Part II - The Particulars (pakinnaka)]
Chapter 12 - Zeal < [Part II - The Particulars (pakinnaka)]
Chapter 20 - Sloth, Torpor And Doubt < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 10 - Adhimokkha cetasika (resolution, deciding commitment, determination) < [Chapter 4 - Cetasikas Associated With Both Good And Bad Cittas (mind)]
Chapter 4 - Cetasikas Associated With Both Good And Bad Cittas (mind)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Immoral Consciousness < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Different Kind of Purity < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Further Comments < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 8 - Anantara paccayo (or proximity condition)
Chapter 2 - Cetasikas (or mental factors)
The Patthanuddesa Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)