What is the meaning of Patthana?

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SarathW
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What is the meaning of Patthana?

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What is the meaning of Patthana?
What is the meaning of Patthana in sati Patthana?
The 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.
http://www.tathagata.org/sites/default/ ... 20Life.pdf



The above definition is from Patthana in Abhidhamma.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
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