Upakkilesa: 5 definitions
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Upakkilesa 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)
: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines'impurities', corruptions, imperfections (a frequent rendering by 'defilements' is better reserved for kilesa).
A list of 16 moral 'impurities of the mind' (cittassa upakkilesa) is mentioned and explained in M.7 & 8 (WHEEL. 61/62):
- 1. covetousness and unrighteous greed (abhijjhÄ-visamalobha),
- 2. ill will (vyÄpÄda),
- 3. anger (kodha),
- 4. hostility (upanÄha),
- 5. denigration (makkha),
- 6. domineering (palÄsa),
- 7. envy (issÄ),
- 8. stinginess (macchariya),
- 9. hypocrisy (mÄyÄ),
- 10. fraud (sÄtheyya),
- 11. obstinacy (thambha),
- 12. presumption (sÄrambha),
- 13. conceit (mÄna),
- 14. arrogance (atimÄna),
- 15. vanity (mada),
- 16. negligence (pamÄda).
There are 3 groups of upakkilesa pertaining to meditation:
(a) 9 mental imperfections occurring in 'one devoted to higher mental training' (adhicitta); 3 coarse ones - evil conduct in deeds, words and thoughts; 3 medium - thoughts of sensual desire, ill will and cruelty; 3 subtle - thoughts about one's relatives, one's country and one's reputation (A.III.100).
(b) 18 imperfections in the practice of mindfulness of breathing (ÄnÄpÄna-sati), mentioned in Pts.M., ÄnÄpÄna-kathÄ (tr. in Mindfulness of Breathing, by ÑÄnamoli Thera (p. 60; BPS).
(c) 10 'imperfections of insight' (-meditation, vipassanūpakkilesa); s. visuddhi V.
TheravÄda 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
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryupakkilesa : (m.) impurity; defilement; anything that spoils or obstructs.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryUpakkilesa, (fr. upa + °ì±ô¾±Å›) anything that spoils or obstructs, a minor stain, impurity, defilement, depravity, Vin. II, 295 (cp. SnA 487 & VvA. 134 & see abbha); M. I, 36, 91; D. III, 42 sq. , 49 sq. , 201; S. V, 92 sq. (pañca cittassa upakkilesÄ), 108, 115; A. I, 10 (Ägantuka), 207 (cittassa), 253 (oḷÄrika etc.); II, 53 (candima-suriyÄnaá¹� samaṇa-brÄhmaṇÄnaá¹�), 67; III, 16 (jÄtarÅ«passa, cittassa), 386 sq.; IV, 177 (vigatÄ); V, 195; Ps. I, 164 (eighteen); Pug. 60; Dhs. 1059, 1136; Nett 86 sq. , 94, 114 sq.; Sdhp. 216, 225 (as upaklesa). Ten stains at Vism. 633. (Page 139)
[Pali to Burmese]
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(Auto-Translation): Dirty stains, the filth that can stick and oppress, the dirt that can cause messiness (such as spills, mud, etc.).
Pali is the language of the Tipiá¹aka, which is the sacred canon of TheravÄda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kilisa, Upa, Na.
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Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
12.1. Defiled Mind and Pure Mind < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five NikÄyas]
2.5(c). Majjhima NikÄya (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part III - Suññata Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
A Heart Released (by Phra Ajaan Mun Bhuridatta Thera)
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza on vipiá¹á¹hi-katvÄna < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Introduction (commentary on the first stanza) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 8 - The Eight Qualities of the Bodhisatta’s Mind Continuum < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Part 12 - The Seven Purifications of a Buddha < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Part 2 - Note on Saraṇa-gamana (taking refuge) < [Chapter 37 - Story of King AjÄtasattu]
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)