Altruistic Joy: 1 definition
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Altruistic Joy 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: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinesmuditā, is one of the 4 sublime abodes (brahmavihāra).
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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Partial matches: Joy.
Full-text: Mudita, Brahmavihara, Kammatthana, Vimutti, Parami.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Altruistic Joy; (plurals include: Altruistic Joies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Simple Guide to Life (by Robert Bogoda)
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
(3) Gladness (muditā) < [Chapter IX - The Divine Abidings (Brahmavihāra-niddesa)]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 11 - Upekkha (equminity) < [Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)]
Domain 3 - Bhávaná (meditation) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Duties of Venerable Sāriputta < [Chapter 31 - The Monk Sudinna, the Son of the Kalanda Merchant]
Part 1 - Five Kolāhalas < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]
Aṭṭhanga Uposatha Sīla (The Eight-Precept Observance) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)