Brahma Cariya: 1 definition
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Brahma Cariya 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines'pure (chaste) or holy life', is a term for the life of the monk.
Also a lay-devotee who observes the 8 moral precepts (sikkhāpada), takes as the third precept the vow of chastity, i.e. full abstention from sexual relations.
The highest aim and purpose of b. is, according to M. 29, the 'unshakable deliverance of mind' (akuppā ceto-vimutti).
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Brahma, Cariya.
Full-text: Chaste Life, Pahana Sutta, Ankurapeta Vatthu, Brahmacariya.
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The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Disrobing < [Part Two]
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 2 - The Buddha < [Part 1 - General Introduction]