Cankama, Caṅkama, Camkama: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Cankama means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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: Access to Insight: A Glossary of Pali and Buddhist TermsWalking meditation, usually in the form of walking back and forth along a prescribed path.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
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarycaṅkama : (m.) a terraced walk; walking up and down.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryCaṅkama, (Sk. caṅkrama & caṅkramā, fr. caṅkamati) (a) walking up & down S. IV, 104.—(b) the place where one is walking, esp. a terraced walk, cloister Vin. I, 15, 182; II, 220; D. I, 105; S. I, 212; A. I, 114; 183; III, 29; IV, 87; J. I, 17; II, 273; V, 132 (cp. kattaradaṇḍa-passages). (Page 260)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryCaṃkama (चंकम) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Caṅakrama.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Canka-mataipalli, Cankama Sutta, Cankamadayaka, Cankamalinkam, Cankamam, Cankamana, Cankamanta, Cankamanti, Cankamar, Cankamati.
Ends with: Acankama.
Full-text: Canakrama, Cankamalinkam, Jongrom, Acankama, Cankama Sutta, Cankamika, Cankrama, Pulinacankamiya, Cankamana, Vicakrama, Sumitta.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - The Week on the Walk (Cankama Sattāha) < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
Patipada (by Acariya Maha Boowa Ñanasampanno)
Chapter XIII - Methods Of Bhavana
Chapter V - Stories Of Bhikkhus Who Practise
Just Do It! (by Ajahn Chah)
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 2, Chapter 1 < [Khandaka 2 - Probation and Penance (A)]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 8, Chapter 7 < [Khandaka 8 - Regulations as to the Duties of the Bhikkhus towards one Another]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 11 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Duties on one on probation < [12. Probation (Parivāsa)]
Allowance for seven days business < [3. Rains (Vassa)]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(b) Nidana Vagga Samyutta Pali < [Chapter VI - Samyutta Nikaya]