Ettavata, Ettāvatā: 2 definitions
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Ettavata 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryettāvatā : (adv.) so far; to that extent; by this much.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryEttāvatā, (adv.) (fr. etta = ettaka, cp. kittāvatā: kittaka) so far, to that extent, even by this much D.I, 205, 207; S.II, 17; Sn.478; Vv 556 (cp. VvA.248); Pv IV.167; Miln.14; DA.I, 80; SnA 4; PvA.243. (Page 161)
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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A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Thought-Processes < [Chapter IV - Analysis of Thought-Processes]
Analysis of Matter < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]
A Correct Vision (by Venerable Professor Dhammavihari)
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)