Appamana, Appamāṇa: 2 definitions
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Appamana 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 Dictionaryappamāṇa : (adj.) boundless; unlimited.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAppamāṇa, (frequent spelled appamāna) (adj.) (a + pamāṇa) 1. “without measure”, immeasurable, endless, boundless, unlimited, unrestricted all-permeating S.IV, 186 (°cetaso); A.II, 73; V, 63; Sn.507 (mettaṃ cittaṃ bhāvayaṃ appāmāṇaṃ = anavasesa-pharaṇena SnA 417; cp. appamaññā); It.21 (mettā), 78; J.II, 61; Ps.II, 126 sq.; Vbh.16, 24, 49, 62, 326 sq.; Dhs.182, 1021, 1024, 1405; DhsA.45, 196 (°gocara, cp. anantagocara). See also on term Dhs.trsl. 60. — 2. “without difference”, irrelevant, in general (in commentary style) J.I, 165; II, 323. (Page 57)
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: Appamana Ceto Vimutti, Appamana Subha, Appamanabha, Appamanasubha.
Ends with: Dhammappamana, Galappamana, Lukhappamana, Santappamana, Tappamana.
Full-text: Apramanashubha, Pamana, Cetasa, Tula.
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A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Material Sphere < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part III - Suññata Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
A Correct Vision (by Venerable Professor Dhammavihari)