Arupadhatu, Arūpadhātu, Arupa-dhatu: 1 definition
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Arupadhatu 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 DictionaryArūpadhātu refers to: the element or sphere of the Incoporeal (as one of the 3 dhātus rūpa°, arūpa°, nirodha°; see dhātu) D. III, 215, 275; It. 45.
Note: arūpadhātu is a Pali compound consisting of the words arūpa and dhātu.
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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Partial matches: Dhatu, Arupa.
Full-text: Urdhvabhagiya, Three Realms, Deva, Loka, Khandha, Kamma.
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