Deyya: 1 definition
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Deyya 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDeyya, (adj.) (Sk. deya, grd. of dā, see dadāti I. 2, b) (a) to be given (see below).—(b) deserving a gift, worthy of receiving alms J.III, 12 (a°); Miln.87 (rāja°) —nt. a gift, offering Vin.I, 298 (saddhā°).
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.
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Starts with: Deyya-dharma, Deyyadhamma, Deyyapu-kaya, Teyya.
Ends with: Abhideyya, Adeyya, Brahmadeyya, Koledeyya, Saddhadeyya, Sadeyya, Teyya, Todeyya.
Full-text: Deyya-dharma, Saddhadeyya, Deyyadhamma, Yana, Brahmadeyya, Dadati.
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The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
What Does A Bhikkhu Possess? < [Chapter 3 - Possessions And Offerings]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)