Ajjhacara, Ajjhācāra: 1 definition
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Ajjhacara 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 DictionaryAjjhācāra, (to adhi (ati?) + ā + car) 1. minor conduct (conduct of a bhikkhu as to those minor rules not included in the Pārājika’s or Saṃghādisesa’s) Vin.I, 63 (see note in Vin. Texts, I.184. — 2. flirtation Vin.III, 128 (in the Old Cy as explanation of avabhāsati). — 3. sexual intercourse J.I, 396; V, 327 (°cara v. l. for ajjhāvara); Miln.127 (an°). (Page 11)
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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