Kalapakkha, Kāḷapakkha, Kala-pakkha: 2 definitions

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Kalapakkha 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 Dictionary

kāḷapakkha : (m.) the moonless fort-night.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Kāḷa-pakkha the dark side, i.e. moonless fortnight of the month A. II, 18;—° cātuddasī the 14th day of the dark fortnight PvA. 55;—° ratti a moonless night VvA. 167; (opp. dosina r.)

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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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