Sassata: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sassata 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)
: Dhamma Dana: Pali English Glossary(Eternity, permanence).
Therav膩da 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 Dictionarysassata : (adj.) eternal.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySassata, (adj.) (Vedic 艣a艣vat) eternal, perpetual D. I, 13; III, 31 sq. , 137 sq.; M. I, 8, 426; A. I, 41; Dh. 255; Dhs. 1099; J. I, 468; Miln. 413; DA. I, 112; dhuvasassata sure and certain Bu II. 111 sq. =J. I, 19; sassatiy膩 for ever, Sn. 1075; a-sassata J. V, 176; VI, 315; sassat膩ya峁� adv. (Dat.) for ever (?) J. I, 468; V, 172; Fausb枚ll takes it=sassat膩 ayam (following the C.), and writes sassat鈥櫮亂a峁�.
Pali is the language of the Tipi峁璦ka, which is the sacred canon of Therav膩da Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha鈥檚 speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sassata Ditthi, Sassatamula, Sassatavada, Sassatavadi, Sassatavadin.
Full-text (+4): Sassata Ditthi, Sassatavada, Asassata, Dhuvasassata, Sassatamula, Sassatavadin, Mulasassata, Being, Sassatika, Shashvatadrishti, Accuta, Avatthita, Ucchedaditthi, Tavakalika, Jiva, Nicca, Three Kinds Of Craving, Sacca-nana, Vibhajja Vada, Sakkaya Ditthi.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Sassata; (plurals include: Sassatas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 4 - How Rebirth Consciousness Appears < [Chapter 8 - What happen when death draws near (mind processes immediately preceding death)]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 13 - Three Kinds Of Craving < [Part 6]
Chapter 7 - Sassata And Uccheda < [Part 2]
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Chapter 2 - Sections, Links, Factors And Periods
Chapter 11 - He Who Follows The Way Of Paticcasamuppada Follows The Way Of The Blind.
The View From the Center (by Ajahn Amaro)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 164 - The Story of Venerable K膩la < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Verse 294-295 - The Story of Venerable Bhaddiya < [Chapter 21 - Paki峁囜箛aka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Ch枚dr枚n)
The Bako-brahm膩-sutta < [Part 16 - Obtaining the immense longevity and immense radiance of the Buddhas]
Emptiness 4: Emptiness of Emptiness (艣奴nyat膩艣奴nyat膩) < [Chapter XLVIII - The Eighteen Emptinesses]
A. Sattva艣奴nyat膩 or Pudgalanair膩tmya < [I. The twofold emptiness in the canonical s奴tras]