Vibhava Tanha: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Vibhava Tanha 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 Doctrines'craving for non-existence', or for self-annihilation; s. tanhā.
Source: Dhamma Study: CetasikasVibhava-tanha, craving for non-becoming, is annihilation-belief which is a kind of wrong view.
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).
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Amaravati: Glossarydesire to get rid of something; annihilationism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tanha, Vibhava.
Full-text: Vibhava-tanha, Tanha.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Vibhava Tanha; (plurals include: Vibhava Tanhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Four Noble Truths (by Ajahn Sumedho)
Part 1 - Three Kinds Of Desire < [Chapter 2 - The Second Noble Truth]
Introduction < [Chapter 2 - The Second Noble Truth]
Letting go of Desire (by Ajahn Sumedho)
The Creations of Self (by Ajahn Sumedho)
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 4 - Six Kinds Of Tanha < [Part 6]
The Catusacca Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 15 - Attachment < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]