Missaka, Missakā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Missaka 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 class of devas present at the preaching of the Mahasamaya Sutta. D.ii.260.
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 Dictionarymissaka : (adj.) mixed; combined.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMissaka, (adj. n.) (fr. missa) 1. mixed, combined J. II, 8 (phalika° rajata-pabbata mountain of silver mixed with crystal); VbhA. 16 (lokiya-lokuttara°); usually °-, like °āhāra mixed food DhA. II, 101; °uppāda mixed portents, a main chapter of the art of prognosticating (cp. Bṛhat-Saṃhitā ch. 86: miśrak’âdhyāya) Miln. 178; °bhatta=°āhāra SnA 97; Mhbv 27.—2. (m.) an attendant, follower; f. missikā DhA. I, 211 (Sāmāvati°). ‹-› 3. (nt.) N. of a pleasure grove in heaven (lit. the grove of bodily union), one of the 3: Nandana, M. , Phārusaka J. VI, 278; Vism. 424.—4. (pl. missakā) a group of devas, mentioned at D. II, 260 in list of popular gods (cp. missa 2 and missakesī). (Page 533)
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: Missakagiri, Missakapabbata, Missakatta, Missakauyyana, Missakavana.
Ends with: Omissaka, Vomissaka.
Full-text: Cetiyapabbata, Missakatta, Omissaka, Mishrika, Subhakuta, Mishraka, Ambatthala, Tavatimsa.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Missaka, Missakā; (plurals include: Missakas, Missakās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
Chapter 13 - The Coming Of Mahinda
Chapter 16 - The Acceptance Of The Cetiyapabbata Vihara
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Mixed Categories < [Chapter VII - Abhidhamma Categories]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
The portion with eleven cases on two monks < [13. Accumulation (Samuccaya)]
Probation < [13. Accumulation (Samuccaya)]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 3, Chapter 34 < [Khandaka 3 - Probation And Penance (B)]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 3 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)
Chapter 3 - Contribution of Mahinda & Saṅghamittā
Chapter 1b - Social Conditions (before the arrival of Buddhism)
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)