What is the meaning of Patthana in sati Patthana?
http://www.tathagata.org/sites/default/ ... 20Life.pdfThe term “Paṭṭhāna” is composed of “pa” (prefix)
and “thana” (noun), which literally mean “various
conditions.” For example, in order for the rose in front of
our house to look beautiful and smell fragrant, it requires
countless contributing conditions in addition to its basic
genetic structure, such as good soil, suitable amount
of water, sun, air, our love for roses and so on.
The above definition is from Patthana in Abhidhamma.