Pacayika: 1 definition
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Pacayika 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 NamesSutta. Few are they that pay respect to the elders of the clan; more numerous those that do not (S.v.468). Both the text and the uddana call this sutta Pacayika, but the correct name is Apacayika, and it should be altered to this.
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).
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Ends with: Apacayika, Aupacayika, Cayopacayika.
Full-text: Apacayika Sutta.
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