Parikamma: 6 definitions

Introduction
In Buddhism
1. Theravada
Languages
1. Pali
2. Prakrit
See also

Introduction:

Parikamma 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

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English Glossary

M Fact to repeatedly indulge into healthy and positive actions such as generosity, benevolence and virtue (concentration is not involved here).

Source: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana Dhama

Parikamma means initial kusalakamma

Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines

'preparatory-moment': s. javana.

context information

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 Dictionary

parikamma : (nt.) arrangement; preparation; prelimenary action; plastering.

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

Parikamma, (nt.) (pari+kamma) “doing round, ” i.e. doing up, viz 1. arrangement, getting up, preparation Vin. II, 106 (°ṃ kārāpeti), 117 (geruka° plastering with red chalk) 151 (id.). parikammaṃ karoti to make (the necessary) preparation, to set to work Vism. 395 and passim (with ref. to iddhi). Usually in form parikammakata arranged, prepared Vin. II, 175 (bhūmi), as —° “with, ” viz. geruka° plastered with red chalk Vin. I, 48; II, 209; lākhā° J. III, 183; IV, 256; su° beautifully arranged or prepared, fitful, well worked Miln. 62 (dāru), 282 (maṇiratana); VvA. 188. In special sense used with ref. to jhāna, as kasiṇa° processes whereby jhāna is introduced, preparations for meditation J. I, 141; IV, 306; V, 162, 193; DhsA. 168; cp. Cpd. 54; DhA. I, 105.—2. service, attention, attending Vin. I, 47; II, 106, 220; S. I, 76; Th. 2, 376 (=veyyāvacca ThA. 253); Pug. 56; DhA. I, 96, 333, chiefly by way of administering ointments etc. to a person, cp. J. V, 89; DhA. I, 250. sarīra° attending the body DA. I, 45, 186; SnA 52.

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

Parikamma (परिकम्म) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Parikarman.

Parikamma has the following synonyms: Parikammaṇa.

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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