adhittha^na

adhittha^na

Determination ...

as a doctrinal term, occurs chiefly in two meanings:

1. 'Foundation': four 'foundations' of an Arahat's mentality, mentioned and explained in M. 140: the foundation of wisdom (pan~n~a^), of truthfulness (sacca) of liberality (ca^ga) and of peace (upasama). See also D. 33 and Com.

2. 'Determination', resolution, in: adhittha^na-iddhi, 'magical power of determination' (s. iddhi); adhittha^na-pa^rami^, 'perfection of resolution' (s. pa^rami^).

出自:南传佛教英文辞典

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