Issariya: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Issariya 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: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA Damila general whom Dutthagamani subdued at Halakola (Mhv.xxv.11).
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 Dictionaryissariya : (nt.) supremacy; domination; wealth.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryIssariya, (fr. issara) rulership, mastership, supremacy, dominion (Syn. ādhipacca) D. III, 190; S. I, 43, 100 (°mada); V, 342 (issariy-âdhipacca); A. I, 62 (°ādhipacca); II, 205, 249; III, 38; IV, 263; Sn. 112; Dh. 73; Ud. 18; Ps. II, 171, 176; J. I, 156; V, 443; DhA. II, 73; VvA. 126 (for ādhipacca) PvA. 42, 117, 137 (for ādhipacca); Sdhp. 418, 583. (Page 123)
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: Issariyadhipacca, Issariyamada, Issariyata.
Ends with: Nissariya, Selissariya, Vinissariya, Vissariya.
Full-text: Issariyata, Halakola, Gabbita, Adhipacca, Ishvariya, Vossagga, Udara, Dhana, Bhoja, Bala-sutta, Bala.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Issariya; (plurals include: Issariyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Buddha attributes (9): Bhagava < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Part 15 - What are The Advantages that accrue from The Pāramīs < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 2 - The Nine Supreme Attributes of the Buddha < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 73-74 - The Story of Citta the Householder < [Chapter 5 - Bāla Vagga (Fools)]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXX - The second Avalokita-sūtra < [Volume II]