Sixteen Hearts: 1 definition

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Sixteen Hearts 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.

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Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryThere are eight hearts within the Desire Realm: 1. Patience regarding the Dharma involved in Suffering 2. Wisdom regarding the Dharma involved in Suffering 3. Patience regarding the Dharma involving in Acculumation 4. Wisdom regarding the Dharma involved in Acculumation 5. Patience regarding the Dharma involved in Extinction 6. Wisdom regarding the Dharma involved in Extinction 7. Patience regarding the Dharma involved in Way 8. Wisdom regarding the Dharma involved in Way Note that the Truths of Suffering, Acculumation, Extinction and Way are the Four Noble Truths, which is the fundamental doctrine in Buddhism, particularly Hinayana. There are the other eight hearts within the Form Realm and the Formless Realm: 1. Subsequent Patience regarding Suffering 2. Subsequent Wisdom regarding Suffering 3. Subsequent Patience regarding Acculumation 4. Subsequent Wisdom regarding Acculumation 5. Subsequent Patience regarding Extinction 6. Subsequent Wisdom regarding Extinction 7. Subsequent Patience regarding Way 8. Subsequent Wisdom regarding Way

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