Vanapattha, Vana-pattha: 2 definitions
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Vanapattha 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvanapattha : (nt.) a place far away in the forest.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVanapattha refers to: a forest jungle D. I, 71; III, 38, 49, 195; M. I, 16, 104; Vin. II, 146; A. I, 60; III, 138 (arañña°); Pug. 59, 68; DA. I, 210.
Note: vanapattha is a Pali compound consisting of the words vana and pattha.
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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Partial matches: Vana, Pattha.
Starts with: Vanapattha Sutta.
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Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part II - Sihanada Vagga < [(a) Mulapannasa Pali]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.5(c). Majjhima Nikāya (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]