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Torpor 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 Doctrinesthīna, s. thīna-middha.
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)
Ends with: Sloth And Torpor.
Full-text (+24): Middha, Mandya, Amavata, Stambha, Sadhvasa, Nivarana, Thina Middha, Thinamiddha, Thina Middha Nivarana, Jadima, Styanamiddha, Kalajhopa, Samorodha, Akriyatva, Tandra, Jadata, Pancanivarana, Stobha, Nivaranani Sutta, Susti.
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Search found 60 books and stories containing Torpor; (plurals include: Torpors). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 20 - Sloth, Torpor And Doubt < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Appendix 7 - Appendix To Chapter 20 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Chapter 22 - Different Groups Of Defilements Part II < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Chapter IX - The Group Of The Hindrances < [Part I]
Chapter VI - The Twelve Bad Thoughts < [Part II - Bad States Of Consciousness]
Chapter II - Good In Relation To The Universe Of Form < [Part I - Good States Of Consciousness]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Section B.3 - Removing laziness-torpor < [Part 2 - Means of acquiring meditation]
Section B - Second method: removing the obstacles < [Part 2 - Means of acquiring meditation]
The Padhāna-sutta < [Chapter XXV - Patience Toward the Dharma]
Buddha, the Word (by Nyanatiloka Mahathera)
Part 5 - Absence Of The Five Hindrances < [Part 3 - Development of the Eightfold Path]
Part 8 - Eighth Step < [Part 2 - The Eightfold Path]
Part 7 - Seventh Step < [Part 2 - The Eightfold Path]
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
The Abandoning of the Hindrances < [Chapter 2 - The First Jhāna and its Factors]
The Factors of the First Jhāna < [Chapter 2 - The First Jhāna and its Factors]
The Doctrinal Context of Jhāna < [Introduction]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
2.2: (1b) The Five Hindrances (Nīvarana) < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]
4.1: Practical Purpose of the Dhyāna (meditation) < [Chapter 4 - The Practice of Dhyāna]
2.3: Mindfulness (d): The Contemplation of Mental Objects (Dhamma) < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]