Arupa Bhava: 1 definition
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Arupa Bhava 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 Doctriness. bhava, loka.
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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Practical Advice for Meditators (by Bhikkhu Khantipalo)
Four States Of Formlessness < [Appendix]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 2 - Unwholesome Kammas < [Part 2]