Karma Formations: 1 definition
Introduction:
Karma Formations 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 Doctrinessankhāra, i.e. wholesome or unwholesome volitions (cetanā) manifested as actions of body, speech or mind, form the 2nd link of the formula of dependent origination (paticca-samuppāda, q.v.).
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: Karma.
Ends with: Imperturbable Karma Formations.
Full-text: Bodily Action, Punnabhisankhara, Abhisankhara, Ayuhana, Jiva, Vatta, Samutthana, Paticcasamuppada, Sankhara, Mara, Patisandhi Patisankhana Bala, Vishuddhi.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Karma Formations; (plurals include: Karma Formationses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddha, the Word (by Nyanatiloka Mahathera)
Part 1 - First Step < [Part 2 - The Eightfold Path]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 203 - The Story of a Lay-Disciple < [Chapter 15 - Sukha Vagga (Happiness)]
Verse 44-45 - The Story of Five Hundred Monks < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
Chapter 2 - Consciousness < [Part 1 - Abhidhamma]
Chapter 5 - The Four Noble Truths < [Part 1 - Abhidhamma]