Passaddhi: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Passaddhi 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryN (Calm).
Source: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaPart of the Sobhana Cetasikas. The first set is cittapassaddhi and kayapassaddhi cetasikas. Cittapassaddhi is a cetasika which is coolness or calmness or tranquility of citta. It has soothing effect on citta. It calms down mind as well and causes citta free from all worries. When cittapassaddhi arises kayapassaddhi also arises. These two cetasikas always arise together and work together with the same citta.
Source: Dhamma Study: Cetasikas(being) calm; tranquility;
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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarypassaddhi : (f.) calmness; tranquillity; serenity.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPassaddhi, (f.) (fr. pa+śrambh) calmness, tranquillity, repose, serenity M. III, 86; S. II, 30; IV, 78; V, 66; A. IV, 455 sq.; Ps. II, 244; Dhs. 40 (kāya°), 41 (citta°), cp. Dhs. trsl. 23; Vism. 129; VbhA. 314 (kāya°, citta°); DhsA. 150 (=samassāsa-ppatta). Often combined with pāmujja & pīti, e.g. D. I, 72, 73, 196; Nett 29, 66. Six passaddhis at S. IV, 217 (with ref. to vācā, vitakka-vicārā, pīti, assāsa-passāsā, saññā-vedanā, rāga-dosa-moha, through the 4 jhānas etc.). Passaddhi is one of the 7 sambojjhaṅgas (constituents of enlightenment): see this & cp. M. III, 86; Vism. 130, 134=VbhA. 282 (where 7 conditions of this state are enumerated). (Page 447)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Passaddhi Sambojjhanga, Passaddhi Sutta.
Ends with: Cittapassaddhi, Kayapassaddhi, Patippassaddhi.
Full-text: Kayakammannata, Citta Kammannata, Passaddhi Sambojjhanga, Samassasa, Prashrabdhi, Kayapassaddhi, Sambojjhanga, Bojjhanga, Sobhana Cetasikas, Padhana, Piti, Vishuddhi.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.5. Enlightenment Factor of Tranquility < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
1(b). The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
3. Outline of this Research < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
Part 2 - The Second Stage Of Obstacles < [Chapter 3]
Gauging The Results Of The Practice < [Chapter 6]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Factors of Enlightenment < [Chapter VII - Abhidhamma Categories]
52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]
Different Kind of Purity < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Appendix 8 - Appendix To Chapter 31 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Chapter 31 - Six Pairs Of Beautiful Cetasikas < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]
Chapter 30 - Equanimity < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Section One < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Transcendental Dependent Arising (by Bhikkhu Bodhi)
Part 4 - Tranquillity < [Part 2 - An Exposition Of The Upanisa Sutta]
Introduction < [Part 2 - An Exposition Of The Upanisa Sutta]