Bhisakka: 2 definitions
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Bhisakka 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 Dictionarybhisakka : (m.) a physician.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryBhisakka, (cp. Vedic bhiṣaj physician, P. bhesajja medicine & see Geiger, P. Gr. § 631) a physician M. I, 429; A. III, 238; IV, 340; It. 101; Miln. 169, 215, 229, 247 sq. , 302; Vism. 598 (in simile); DA. I, 67, 255. (Page 505)
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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Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Specialisation of physicians < [Chapter 2]