Chandata, Chandatā: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Chandata 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.

Ambiguity: Although Chandata has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Candata. It further has the optional forms Chanda-ta, Chaṇḍa-tā, Chaṇḍā-ta, Chaṇḍāta and Chaṇḍatā.

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

chandatā : (f.) (in cpds.), impulse; desire for.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Chandatā, (f.) (see chanda) (strong) impulse, will, desire Nd2 394; Vbh.350, 370. (Page 275)

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context information

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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