Parihana Sutta, Parihāna-sutta: 2 definitions
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Parihana 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. Parihana Sutta
Sariputta tells the monks of the qualities which lead to their deterioration not listening to the Dhamma, not having clear ideas about it, not practising it, and not obtaining fresh knowledge thereof. He who wishes to progress should train himself to know both his own mind and the minds of others; he should practise introspection. A.v.102 ff.
2. Parihana SuttaOn eight conditions which lead to the degeneration of a learner, and their opposites. A.iv.331f.
3. Parihana SuttaOn the six stations of mastery (cha abhibhayatanani) which prevent a monk from falling away. Seeing an object with the eye, he does not allow evil and unprofitable states to arise in his mind, memories and hopes akin to fetters that bind. Likewise with the other senses. S.iv.76f.
4. Parihana SuttaA conversation between Ananda and Bhadda at the Kukkutarama in Pataliputta, regarding decay and non decay. S.v.173.
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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