Apassena: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Apassena 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA cakkavatti who lived six kappas ago; a previous birth of Arakkhadayaka Thera. Ap.i.215.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryApassena, (nt.) (fr. apasseti) a rest, support, dependence M.III, 127 (°ka); D.III, 224 (cattāri apassenāni); as adj. caturâpassena one who has the fourfold support viz. saṅkhāy’ekaṃ paṭisevati, adhivāseti, parivajjeti, vinodeti A.V, 30.
—phalaka (cp. Morris J.P.T.S. 1884, 71) a bolsterslab, head-rest Vin.I, 48; II, 175, 209. Apahatar (n. ag. to apaharati) one who takes away or removes, destroyer M I 447 = Kvu 528. (Page 53)
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: Apassena-phalaka.
Ends with: Caturapassena.
Full-text: Apassena-phalaka, Caturapassena, Apashrayana, Arakkhadayaka.
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Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 20 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 2 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 8, Chapter 1 < [Khandaka 8 - Regulations as to the Duties of the Bhikkhus towards one Another]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 3: Permutations < [Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 3]