Micchacara, Micchācāra, Miccha-cara: 2 definitions
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Micchacara 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 Dictionarymicchācāra : (nt.) wrong behaviour.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMicchācāra refers to: wrong behaviour Pug. 39 (& adj. cārin); VbhA. 383 (var. degrees).
Note: micchācāra is a Pali compound consisting of the words micchā and cāra.
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: Miccha, Cara.
Ends with: Kamesumicchacara.
Full-text: Unlawful Sexual Intercourse, Sacca.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.4.3. Wrong Sexual Behavior (kāmesu micchācāra) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
2.4. Right Action (Sammā-kammanta or Samyak-karmānta) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Domain 2 - Síla (morality) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Consciousness Pertaining The Sensuous Sphere < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)