Ekaggata, Eka-aggata, Ekaggatā: 5 definitions
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Ekaggata 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)
F (Focussing of the mind on a single point).
One of the Sabbacittasadharana cetasikas. Ekaggata is one pointedness. It fixes citta to the object when it arises together with a citta. It stabilizes citta and other co arising cetasikas at a specific object that is taken by the citta. It is concentration. Ekaggata always arises with each arising citta and help all to be fixed at a point that is the object that is taken by the citta.
concentration or one pointedness; Ekaggata which has as function to focus on an object is translated as one pointedness or concentration.
Ekaggata is One of the Seven Universals.
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
ekaggatā : (f.) tranquillity of mind; onepointedness.
Ekaggatā refers to: concentration; capacity to individualise; contemplation, tranquillity of mind (see on term Cpd. 16, 1785, 237, 240) S.V, 21, 197, 269 (cittassa); A.I, 36; IV, 40; Dhs.11 (cittassa); Vism.84.
Note: ekaggatā is a Pali compound consisting of the words eka and aggatā.
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)
Partial matches (+0): Aggata, Eka.
Starts with (+0): Ekaggatarammana.
Full-text (+2): Maggekaggata, Kusalacittekaggata, Upacarekaggata, Cittakaggata, Anekaggata, Citt Ekaggata, Cittass Ekaggata, Cittekaggata, Rupakusala Citta, One Pointedness Of Mind, Avikkhepa, Jhana, Sabbacitta, Lokuttara Citta, Upacara Samadhi, Sabbacittasadharana Cetasika, Ekaggatarammana, Dhyananga, Pancangika, Xin yi jing xing.
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Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 20 - Indriya paccayo (or faculty condition)
Chapter 25 - Atthi paccayo (or presence condition)
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 6 - Concentration < [Part I - The Universals]
Chapter 7 - Vitality And Attention < [Part I - The Universals]
Chapter 12 - Zeal < [Part II - The Particulars (pakinnaka)]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Form Sphere Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
121 Types of Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Mixed Categories < [Chapter VII - Abhidhamma Categories]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 5 - Ekaggata (one pointed-ness, or concentration of mind or on one subject) < [Chapter 4 - Cetasikas Associated With Both Good And Bad Cittas (mind)]
Chapter 4 - Cetasikas Associated With Both Good And Bad Cittas (mind)
Factor 7 - Manasikara (attention) < [Chapter 4 - Cetasikas Associated With Both Good And Bad Cittas (mind)]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Appendix 1 - To Citta < [Appendix]
Part 4 - The Development Of Samatha
Chapter 1 - The Factors Leading To Enlightenment < [Part 5 - The Development Of Insight]
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Material Sphere < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Non-material Sphere < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
