Cakkhayatana, Cakkhāyatana, Cakkhu-ayatana: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cakkhayatana 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 DhamaCakkhayatana ( cakkhu + ayatana ) is the place where the subject eye consciousness or cakkhuvinnana citta dwells or arises.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryCakkhāyatana refers to: (either cakkh’or cakkhv°) the organ or sense of sight D. III, 243, 280, 290; Dhs. 585, 653;
Note: cakkhāyatana is a Pali compound consisting of the words cakkhu and āyatana.
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.
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Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 12 - Nissaya paccayo (or dependence condition)
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A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
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The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
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Chapter 7 - General Introduction < [Part 2 - Citta]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
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