Bhava Rupa: 1 definition
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Bhava Rupa 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: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaSee Rupa
There are 2 bhava rupas. They are
- itthattha bhava rupa and
- purisatta bhava rupa.
They are femaleness and maleness. These rupas are realities. But they are known just only through manodvara not through panca dvara. They both are kammaja ekam rupa. That is they are caused by kamma only and no other causes raise their arising.
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)
Full-text: Indriya Rupa, Upadinna Rupa, Nipphanna Rupa, Paramattharupa.
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Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 4 - The two sexes (bhava rupa) < [Chapter 10 - Rupa (matter)]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 3 - Rūpa (or material matters)
Chapter 10 - Sahajāta paccayo (or conascence condition)
Abhidhamma And Practice (by Nina van Gorkom)