Adhamma: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Adhamma means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA Kamavacara god, Devadatta, in a previous birth.
He appeared to men on fast days and admonished them to lead evil lives.
Once he met Dhamma (the Bodhisatta), and the two had a discussion in mid air, at the end of which Adhamma plunged headlong into hell (J.iv.100-3).
His vehicle was called Adhammayana.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryadhamma : (m.) 1. misconduct; 2. false doctrine.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAdhamma, see dhamma. (Page 27)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryAdhamma (अधम्म) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Adharma.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Adhamma Sutta, Adhamma Vagga, Adhammacari, Adhammavadi.
Ends with (+39): Abbhutadhamma, Ariyadhamma, Atthadhamma, Bhedanadhamma, Bhijjadhamma, Bhijjanadhamma, Bodhipakkhiya-dhamma, Buddhadhamma, Buddhakarakadhamma, Dalhadhamma, Dalihadhamma, Danadhamma, Devadhamma, Deyyadhamma, Dhuvadhamma, Ditthadhamma, Dukkhadhamma, Gajadhamma, Gamadhamma, Hasadhamma.
Full-text: Dhamma Jataka, Adharma, Tundiya, Adhamma Sutta, Vaggarama, Rajadhamma, Ajita, Manta, Yakkha.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Adhamma; (plurals include: Adhammas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 457: Dhamma-jātaka < [Volume 4]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.3.4. Abstention from Frivolous Talk or Gossip (samphappalāpa) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Righteous (Dhammavādi) and Unrighteous (Adhammavādi) < [Chapter 28 - The Buddha’s Tenth Vassa at Pālileyyaka Forest]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On the questions of Upāli < [9. The monks from Campā (Campeyya)]
On the dispute among the monks from Kosambī < [10. The monks from Kosambī (Kosambaka)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Lists of auxiliaries (bodhipākṣika or bodhipakkhiya) < [Note on the Thirty-seven Auxiliaries to Enlightenment]
Emptiness 14: Emptiness of all dharmas < [Chapter XLVIII - The Eighteen Emptinesses]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 7, Chapter 5 < [Khandaka 7 - Dissensions in the Order]