Maha Avici, Mahā-avīci: 1 definition
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Maha Avici 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 NamesSee Avici.
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).
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Maha Avici, Mahā-avīci; (plurals include: Maha Avicis, avīcis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Catusacca Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Crowded In Avici Hell < [Part I - The Manual Of The Four Noble Truths]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - The Bodhisatta heads towards the Mahābodhi < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Part 4 - Story of Cincamana (Cincamanavika) < [Chapter 25 - The Buddha’s Seventh Vassa]
Part 5 - Taming of Baka Brahmā < [Chapter 35 - Story of Māra]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XLVI - The story of Arindama < [Volume III]