Abhinihara, Abhinīhāra: 2 definitions
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Abhinihara 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 Dictionaryabhinīhāra : (m.) taking out; aspiration; resolution.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAbhinīhāra, (abhi + nīhāra, to abhinīharati; cp. BSk. sarīr’âbhinirhāra taking (the body) out to burial, lit. meaning, see note on abhinīharati) being bent on (“downward force” Dhs.trsl. 242), i. e. taking oneself out to, way of acting, (proper) behaviour, endeavour, resolve, aspiration S.III, 267 sq. (°kusala); A.II, 189; III, 311; IV, 34 (°kusala); J.I, 14 (Buddhabhāvāya a. resolve to become a Buddha), 15 (Buddhattāya); Ps.I, 61 sq.; II, 121; Nett 26; Miln.216; DhA.I, 392; II, 82 (kata°). (Page 67)
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: Abhinihara Sutta, Abhiniharati.
Ends with: Katabhinihara.
Full-text: Katabhinihara, Abhinihara Sutta, Nanattata, Abhinirhara, Khaggavisana Sutta.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 6 - What are the Basic Conditions of the Pāramīs? < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 6a - Great Aspiration (abhinīhāra) < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 6b - Great Compassion and skill in ways and means < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
Additional Ways of Giving Attention < [Chapter XI - Nutriment and the Elements (samādhi-niddesa)]
A Treatise on the Paramis (by Ācariya Dhammapāla)
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Dipankara Buddha predicts Buddhahood for Sumedha < [Part 1 - Remote preface (dūre-nidāna)]