Ekodi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ekodi 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryEkodi, (adj.) (most likely eka + odi for odhi, see avadhi2 & cp. avadahati, avadahana, lit. of one attention, limited to one point. Thus also suggested by Morris J.P.T.S. 1885, 32 sq. The word was Sanskritised into ekoti, e.g. at M Vastu III, 212, 213; Lal. Vist. 147, 439) concentrated, attentive, fixed A.III, 354; Nd1 478. Usually in compn. with kṛ & bhū (which points however to a form ekoda° with the regular change of a to i in connection with these roots!), as ekodi-karoti to concentrate M.I, 116; S.IV, 263; °bhavati to become settled S.IV, 196; V, 144; °bhūta concentrated Sn.975; °bhāva concentration, fixing one’s mind on one point D.I, 37; III, 78, 131; A.I, 254; III, 24; Vism.156 (expld. as eko udeti); Dhs.161 (cp. Dhs.trsln. 46); DhsA.169; Nett 89. (Page 160)
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: Ekodibhava.
Ends with: Cekodi, Chekodi, Jadekodi, Kadekodi, Ollekodi, Wolekodi, Wollekodi.
Full-text: Ekotikaroti, Udi, Ekotibhuta, Udeti, Udayati, Ekotibhava.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Ekodi; (plurals include: Ekodis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
The Second Jhāna < [Chapter IV - The Earth Kasiṇa (Pathavī-kasiṇa-niddesa)]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
2.2: (1c) The Four Jhānas and Their Development < [Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - The Buddha’s Discourse to Sakka (Sakka Pañha Sutta) < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]