Ayusankhara, Āyusaṅkhāra, Ayu-sankhara: 2 definitions
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Ayusankhara 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 Dictionaryāyusaṅkhāra : (m.) vital principle; length of life.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀyusaṅkhāra refers to: (usually pl. °ā) constituent of life, conditions or properties resulting in life, vital principle D. II, 106; M. I, 295 sq. ; S. II, 266; A. IV, 311 sq. ; Ud. 64; J. IV, 215; Miln. 285; Vism. 292; DhA. I, 129; PvA. 210. Cp. BSk. āyuḥ-saṃskāra Divy 203. (Page 106)
Note: āyusaṅkhāra is a Pali compound consisting of the words āyu and saṅkhāra.
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: Sankhara, Ayu.
Full-text: Sankhara.
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