Ajjhasaya, Ajjhāsaya: 2 definitions
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Ajjhasaya 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 Dictionaryajjhāsaya : (m.) intention; disposition.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAjjhāsaya, (fr. adhi + ā + śri, orig. hanging on, leaning on, BSk. however adhyāśaya Divy 586) intention, desire, wish, disposition, bent D.II, 224 (adj.: intent on, practising); J.I, 88, 90; II, 352; V, 382; DhsA.314, 334; PvA.88, 116, 133 (adj. dān° intent on giving alms), 168; Sdhp.219, 518. frequent in phrase ajjhāsayânurūpa according to his wish, as he wanted PvA.61, 106, 128. (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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ajjhasayata.
Ends with: Kalyanajjhasaya, Parajjhasaya, Yathajjhasaya.
Full-text: Abhiruci, Ajjhasayata, Parajjhasaya, Anurupa, Adhyashaya, Para, Kalyana, Dhatu.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 6 - What are the Basic Conditions of the Pāramīs? < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 3 - Administering Paritta recitation (protective measure) < [Chapter 22 - Founding of Vesali]
Part 6d - Sixteen Mental Dispositions (Ajjhāsaya) < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]