Abhithana, Abhiṭhāna: 1 definition
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Abhithana 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 DictionaryAbhiṭhāna, (nt.) (abhi + ṭhāna, cp. abhitiṭṭhati; lit. that which stands out above others) a great or deadly crime. Only at Sn.231 = Kh VI, 10 (quoted Kvu 109). Six are there mentioned, & are explained (KhA 189) as “matricide, parricide, killing an Arahant, causing schisms, wounding a Buddha, following other teachers”. For other relations & suggestions see Dhs.trsl. 267. — See also ānantarika. (Page 64)
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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