Tapassi, Tapassī: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Tapassi means something in Buddhism, Pali, biology. 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 NamesAn envoy sent by the king of Ramanna to Parakkamabahu I. Cv.lxxvi.23.
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).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Tapassi in India is the name of a plant defined with Holoptelea integrifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ulmus integrifolia Roxb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Allergy (1991)
· Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol. (2005)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1848)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1916)
· Botanical Magazine (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tapassi, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarytapassī : (adj.) devoted to religious austerities. (m.), a hermit.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Tapassiddhi, Tapassin, Tapassini.
Ends with: Dighatapassi, Upatapassi.
Full-text: Tapassin, Nalanda, Upali Sutta, Yuga, Nigantha, Rupa.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Tapassi, Tapassī; (plurals include: Tapassis, Tapassīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 1: The origin of the Vinaya < [Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 1]