Adissa, Ādissa: 2 definitions
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Adissa 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 Dictionaryādissa : (adj.) blameable; fit to be pointed out. (abs. of ādisati) having pointed out.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Ādissa, 2 (adj.) blameworthy M.I, 12; MA =garāyha. (Page 99)
2) Ādissa, 1 at M.III, 133 is an imper. pres. meaning “take”, & should probably better be read ādiya (in corresponsion with ādāna). It is not grd. of ādisati, which its form might suggest. (Page 99)
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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Starts with: Adissamana.
Ends with: Padissa.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
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