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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[«previous next»] — Abhinihara in Pali glossary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

abhinīhāra : (m.) taking out; aspiration; resolution.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Abhinīhāra, (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)

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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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