Kammadvara, Karmadvara, Karma-dvara, Kammadvāra, Kamma-dvara: 2 definitions
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Kammadvara 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: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaWhile doing kammic actions, there say three kamma dvara or kamma doors. They are:
- kayakamma ( through body action ),
- vacikamma (through verbal action), and
- manokamma ( through mind activities ).
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKammadvāra refers to: “the door of action, ” i.e. the medium by which action is manifested (by kāya, vacī, mano) (s. 2b) J. IV, 14; KvuA 135; DhsA. 82; Bdhd 8;
Note: kammadvāra is a Pali compound consisting of the words kamma and dvāra.
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)
Partial matches: Kamma, Dvara, Karma.
Full-text: Samma Kammanta.
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