Addhadandaka, Aḍḍhadaṇḍaka, Addha-dandaka: 2 definitions
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Addhadandaka 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 Dictionaryaḍḍhadaṇḍaka : (n.) one half of a stick which is split into two; a short stick.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAḍḍhadaṇḍaka refers to: a short stick M.I, 87 = A.I, 47; II, 122 = Nd2 604 = Miln.197.
Note: aḍḍhadaṇḍaka is a Pali compound consisting of the words aḍḍha and daṇḍaka.
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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