Bhante, Bhanṭe: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Bhante means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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)
Venerable sir; often used when addressing a Buddhist monk.M Term of calling that a bhikkhu utilises towards another bhikkhu (usually having a higher rank in seniority). Respectful way and substitute of a personal pronoun of the second person while addressing a bhikkhu.
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
bhante : (voc. of bhadanta) Reverend Sir; O lord.
Bhante, (would correspond either to Sk. *bhavantaḥ (with ending °e as Māgadhism for °aḥ)=bhavān, or to P. bhadanta. In both cases we have a contraction. The explanation bhante=bhadante (bhadantaḥ) is advocated by Pischel, Prk. Gr. §§ 165, 366b, intimated also by Weber, Bhagavatī 156 n. 3 (unable to explain —e); the explanation bhante=bhavantah (see bhavaṃ) by Geiger, P. Gr. 983; hinted at by Weber Loc. cit. (bhavantaḥ=bhagavantaḥ)) Voc. of polite address: Sir, venerable Sir, used like bhadante. Either abs. as Voc. : Vin. I, 76; D. II, 154, 283; J. II, 111; III, 46; Miln. 19; or with another Voc. : Miln. 25; or with other oblique cases, as with Nom. D. I, 179; DhA. I, 62. with Gen. D. I, 179. (Page 498)
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.
Nepali dictionary
1) Bhanṭe (भन्टे):—adj. of/relating to brinjal;
2) Bhante (भन्ते):—n. most virtuous; honorific title applied to a Buddha;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
Sanskrit dictionary
Bhante (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 大德 [dà dé]: “great virtue”.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bhante-kharsani.
Full-text (+8): Bhante-kharsani, Bhadanta, Prahina, Sarvaduhkhaprahina, Sarvaduhkha, Paragata, Mukta, Paramparagata, Parinirvrita, Parinivrita, Antakrita, Duhkhaprahina, Siddhartha, Buddha, Da de seng ting, Kittaka, Aticchati, Dade, Nadi, Garava.
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Search found 37 books and stories containing Bhante, Bhanṭe; (plurals include: Bhantes, Bhanṭes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Chapter 1: Life in Utpala < [Book 11]
Part 1 - On the knowledge of the Law without hearing < [Chapter 31]
Part 2 - On the knowledge of Law on hearing < [Chapter 31]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The various forms of address < [Translator’s Introduction]
Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 2: Origin story < [Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 2]
Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 1: Case rulings < [Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 1]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
The Buddha and the Monks < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
The Buddha and the Paribbajakas < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
The Buddha and the Gamanis < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
Ahara as depicted in the Pancanikaya (by Le Chanh)
6. Moliyaphagguna-sutta < [Appendix 1 - Buddha's teachings on Ahara (Pali texts and English translations)]
7. Bhuta-sutta (“Become or Come to be”) < [Appendix 1 - Buddha's teachings on Ahara (Pali texts and English translations)]
10. Atthiraga-sutta (“There is passion”) < [Appendix 1 - Buddha's teachings on Ahara (Pali texts and English translations)]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Six Avasyakas (essentials) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Internal Austerities (Tapas) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]