Dukkaracariya, Dukkaracariyā, Dukkara-cariya: 1 definition
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryN Austere practices. Practice in extreme destitution. Fact to practise with a complete determination, being detrimental to ones body, and even ones life.
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).
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 1 - The Bodhisatta’s Practice of Severe Austerities (Dukkaracariya) < [Chapter 6 - The Practice of Severe Austerities]
Part 3 - Questionable Points < [Chapter 6 - The Practice of Severe Austerities]
Part 1 - Changing the Mode of Practice < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Buddha Desana (by Sayadaw U Pannadipa)
Chapter 2 - Life Of The Buddha < [Part II - The Buddha]