Okkantika: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Okkantika 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 DhamaOkkantika means coming into existence
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 Dictionaryokkantika : (adj.) recurring.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryOkkantika, (adj.) (fr. okkanti) coming into existence again and again, recurring. Only as epithet of pīti, joy. The opposite is khaṇika, momentary Vism. 143 = DhsA. 115 (Expositor 153 trsls. “flooding”). (Page 163)
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: Okkantika Samyutta.
Full-text: Okkantikkhana, Okkandika.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Okkantika; (plurals include: Okkantikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 11 - Annamanna paccayo (or mutuality condition)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Form Sphere Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
Gauging The Results Of The Practice < [Chapter 6]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Story of the Wealthy Man Anāthapiṇḍika < [Chapter 20 - The Six Princes achieved different Attainments]