Bhante, Bhanṭe: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Bhante 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Access to Insight: A Glossary of Pali and Buddhist TermsVenerable sir; often used when addressing a Buddhist monk.Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryM Term of calling that a bhikkhu utilises towards another bhikkhu (usually having a higher rank in seniority). Respectful way and substitute of a personal pronoun of the second person while addressing a bhikkhu.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarybhante : (voc. of bhadanta) Reverend Sir; O lord.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryBhante, (would correspond either to Sk. *bhavantaḥ (with ending °e as Māgadhism for °aḥ)=bhavān, or to P. bhadanta. In both cases we have a contraction. The explanation bhante=bhadante (bhadantaḥ) is advocated by Pischel, Prk. Gr. §§ 165, 366b, intimated also by Weber, Bhagavatī 156 n. 3 (unable to explain —e); the explanation bhante=bhavantah (see bhavaṃ) by Geiger, P. Gr. 983; hinted at by Weber Loc. cit. (bhavantaḥ=bhagavantaḥ)) Voc. of polite address: Sir, venerable Sir, used like bhadante. Either abs. as Voc. : Vin. I, 76; D. II, 154, 283; J. II, 111; III, 46; Miln. 19; or with another Voc. : Miln. 25; or with other oblique cases, as with Nom. D. I, 179; DhA. I, 62. with Gen. D. I, 179. (Page 498)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bhante-kharsani.
Full-text (+5): Siddha, Paragata, Sarvaduhkhaprahina, Paramparagata, Duhkhaprahina, Buddha, Mukta, Sarvaduhkha, Bhadanta, Prahina, Parinivrita, Parinirvrita, Antakrita, Kittaka, Aticchati, Garava, Bhavant, Natti, Mara, Kho.
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Search found 25 books and stories containing Bhante, Bhanṭe; (plurals include: Bhantes, Bhanṭes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 2 - On desires and experiences < [Chapter 7]
Part 4 - Twenty gateways of acquisition of knowledge and non-knowledge < [Chapter 2]
Part 4 - On karma and hardship < [Chapter 8]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 14 - Factors Of Enlightenment < [Discourses]
Discourse 16 - The Discourse At Isigili < [Discourses]
Discourse 5 - Protection Of The Aggregates < [Discourses]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
The Buddha and the Gamanis < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
The Buddha and the Monks < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
The Buddha and the Paribbajakas < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The various forms of address < [Translator’s Introduction]
Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 2: Origin story < [Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 2]
Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 1: Case rulings < [Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 1]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 1.2 - Yoga in Jain Canon and Commentarial Literature < [Chapter 1 - The Jain Yoga Tradition—A Historical Review]
Introduction (Indian philosophical schools and the Yogadṛṣṭisamuccaya)
Chapter 4.1e - Yogabīja (Seeds of Yoga) < [Chapter 4 - The Eight Yogadṛṣṭis and the nature of a Liberated Soul]