Nikkhepa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Nikkhepa 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: A manual of AbhidhammaPali for 'Summary';
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 Dictionarynikkhepa : (m.) putting down; casting off; discarding; summary treatment.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNikkhepa, (Sk. nikṣepa, see nikkhipati) putting down, laying down; casting off, discarding, elimination; giving up, renunciation; abstract or summary treatment DhsA. 6, 344 (see under mātikā); in grammar: pada° the setting of the verse; i.e. rules of composition (Miln. 381). Vin. I, 16 (pādukānaṃ=the putting down of the slippers, i.e. the slippers as they were, put down); J. III, 243 (dhura° giving up one’s office or charge), I. 236 (sarīra °ṃ kāresi had the body laid out); Dpvs XVII. 109 (id.). Vism. 618 (=cuti); DhA. II, 98 (sarīra°); DA. I, 50 (sutta°); DhsA. 344; Miln. 91. (Page 353)
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: Nikkhepana.
Ends with: Dhuranikkhepa, Matikanikkhepa, Upanikkhepa.
Full-text: Matikanikkhepa, Nikkhepana, Vappakala, Dhurasampaggaha, Dhuranikkhepa, Nittharana, Dhura.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Nikkhepa; (plurals include: Nikkhepas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Division IV - Atthakatha Kanda < [Part II - The Dhammasangani]
Division III - Nikkhepa Kanda < [Part II - The Dhammasangani]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part I - The Dhammasangani Pali < [Chapter X - Abhidhamma Pitaka]
Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
Appendix III - The Abhidhamma < [Book III]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Introductory Verse < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
The Occasion of the Great Assembly (Mahāsamaya) < [Chapter 22 - Founding of Vesali]
Chapter 3 - Seeing the Four Great Omens < [Volume 2.1]