Nivarana Vagga: 1 definition

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Nivarana Vagga 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Nivarana Vagga

The sixth chapter of the Pancaka Nipata of the Anguttara Nikaya. A.iii.63 79.

2. Nivarana Vagga

The fourth chapter of the Bojjhanga Samyutta. S.v.91 8.

1. Nivarana Sutta

The five nivaranas make one blind, the seven bojjhangas give one light and wisdom. S.v.97f.

2. Nivarana Sutta

The four satipatthanas are to be practised in order to get rid of the five nivaranas. A.iv.457f.

context information

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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