Opakkamika: 2 definitions
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Opakkamika 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 Dictionaryopakkamika : (adj.) caused by some contrivance.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryOpakkamika, (adj.) (fr. upakkama) characterising a sensation of pain: attacking suddenly, spasmodic, acute; always in connection with ābādha or vedanā M. I, 92, 241; S. IV, 230 = A. II, 87 = III, 131 = V. 110 = Nd2 304IC = Miln. 112. (Page 167)
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.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 8 - Eighteen Abhabbaṭṭhānas < [Volume 1.2]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medical Principles (In Early Buddhist Scriptures) < [Chapter 3 - Concepts of Health and Disease]