パーリ聖典中のpasādaの意味について  [in Japanese] The Meaning of <i>Pasāda</i> in the Pāli Canon  [in Japanese]

<p>In this paper, I discuss the various meanings of inner <i>pasāda</i> (Skt. <i>prasāda</i>) in the Pāli canon.</p><p><i>Pasāda</i> has the basic meaning of "to calm" and "to be pure", and also means "joy," "satisfaction," and "faith," etc. The latter meanings derive from the fact that <i>pasāda</i> can represent positive feelings depending on the context.</p><p>In the discussion, I point out the possibility that <i>pasāda</i> as "faith" can be explained from the perspective that "doubt," which is an antonym of "faith," becomes "calm down" and the mind is "purified".</p>