Shabdadhatu, Śabdadhatu, Shabda-dhatu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shabdadhatu 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.
The Sanskrit term Śabdadhatu can be transliterated into English as Sabdadhatu or Shabdadhatu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaŚabdadhatu (शब्दधतु) or simply śabda refers to the “sound element” and represents one of the eighteen elements (dhātu) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 25). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., śabda-dhātu). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shabda, Dhatu.
Starts with: Shabdadhatusamiksha.
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