Chetva, Chetvā: 1 definition
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Chetva 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 Dictionarychetvā : (abs.) having cut off or severed.
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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Starts with: Chetva Sutta, Chetva Vagga, Chetvana.
Ends with: Lanchetva, Tacchetva, Vinicchetva.
Full-text: Jhatva Sutta, Jhapeti, Samdhicchettar, Majjha, Khila, Sota, Kodha, Chindati, Jati.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Chetva, Chetvā; (plurals include: Chetvas, Chetvās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 397 - The Story of Uggasena the Acrobat < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Verse 398 - The Story of a Tug of War < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Verse 283-284 - The Story of Five Old Monks < [Chapter 20 - Magga Vagga (The Path)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Story of Śakra’s question < [Chapter XXIV - The Virtue of Patience]
Bodhisattva quality 8: having renounced greed and ambition < [Chapter X - The Qualities of the Bodhisattvas]
Part 10 - Attaining the qualities of all the Buddhas < [Chapter XLIX - The Four Conditions]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 4 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
The Occasion of the Great Assembly (Mahāsamaya) < [Chapter 22 - Founding of Vesali]
Part 5 - The Story of Richman’s Son, Uggasena, the Acrobat < [Chapter 22 - Founding of Vesali]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Third recitation section < [17. Schism in an Order (Saṅghabheda)]