Tapassin: 1 definition
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Tapassin 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.
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Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryTapassin, (adj. -n.) (tapas+vin; see tapati & tapa) one devoted to religious austerities, an ascetic (non-Buddhist). Fig. one who exercises self-control & attains mastery over his senses Vin. I, 234=A. IV, 184 (tapassī samaṇo Gotamo); D. III, 40, 42 sq. , 49; S. I, 29; IV, 330, 337 sq.; M. I, 77; Sn. 284 (isayo pubbakā āsuṃ saññatattā tapassino); Vv 2210; Pv. I, 32 (°rūpa, under the appearance of a “holy” man: samaṇa-patirūpaka PvA. 15); II, 614 (=saṃvāraka PvA. 98; tapo etesaṃ atthī ti ibid.). (Page 297)
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.
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