Dhammacari, Dhammacārī, Dhammacāri: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dhammacari 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: Pali Proper NamesA Burmese monk of the twelfth century; he was a pupil of Chapata, who wrote the Suttaniddesa at his request. Gv.74; Bode: op. cit., 18.
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 Dictionarydhammacārī : (m.) one who walks in the righteousness. (adj.) virtuous.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dhammacarin, Dhammacariya, Dhammacariya Sutta.
Ends with: Adhammacari, Saddhammacari.
Full-text: Suttaniddesa.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Dhammacari, Dhammacārī, Dhammacāri; (plurals include: Dhammacaris, Dhammacārīs, Dhammacāris). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 168-169 - The Story of King Suddhodana < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
The Author (Mingun Tipiṭakadhara Sayadaw)
Chapter 18 - Showers of ‘lotus-leaf’ at the Assembly of the Royal Families < [Volume 3]
Buddha Chronicle 3: Maṅgala Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Story of how Dharmarakta sacrifices himself for a stanza < [Chapter XXVII - The Virtue of Exertion]