Pacchima, stage.zoweg.nl: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Buddhism
1. Mahayana
Languages
1. Pali
2. Prakrit
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Introduction:

Pacchima means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Pacchimā (“west”) represents one of the “ten directions” (diś in Sanskrit or disā in Pali) according to an appendix included in the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XIV). Pacchimā is a Pali word which is known in Sanskrit as paścimā, in Tibetan as nub and in Chinese as si.

context information

Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

pacchima : (adj.) latest; hindmost; lowest; western.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Pacchima, (adj.) (Sk. paścima, superl. formation fr. *paśca, cp. pacchato & pacchā) 1. hindmost, hind-, back-, last (opp. purima), latest D. I, 239; M. I, 23 (°yāma the last night watch); DA. I, 45 sq. (id. °kicca duties or performances in the 3^rd watch, corresp. to purima° & majjhima°); Sn. 352; J. IV, 137 (°pāda); VI, 364 (°dvāra); PvA. 5, 75.—2. western (opp. purima or puratthima) D. I, 153 (disā); S. I, 145.—3. lowest, meanest Vin. II, 108; M. I, 23; S. II, 203. (Page 386)

context information

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.

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) Pacchima (पच्छिम) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Paścima.

2) Pacchimā (पच्छिमा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Paścimā.

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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