Bhava Sutta: 2 definitions
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Bhava Sutta 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: Pali Proper Names1. Bhava Sutta. A discussion between Sariputta and Jambukhadaka on becoming. S.iv.258.
2. Bhava Sutta. On the three kinds of bhava in the kama world, the rupa world, and the arupa world. S.v.56.
3. Bhava Sutta. There are three kinds of bhava: kama, rupa, and arupa; these can be given up by training in further virtue, further thought, and further insight. A.iii.444.
4. Bhava Sutta. Ananda asks the Buddha to what extent there is becoming. There will be becoming as long as there are worlds of sense, of form, and of formlessness; action is the field, consciousness the seed, and craving the moisture which bring about rebirth in these worlds. A.i.223 f.
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: Bhava, Sutta.
Ends with: Parabhava Sutta, Patubhava Sutta.
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