Dhammacariya, Dhammacariyā, Dhamma-cariya: 2 definitions
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Dhammacariya 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 Dictionarydhammacariyā : (f.) observance of righteousness.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammacariyā refers to: walking in righteousness, righteous living, observance of the Dh., piety (=dānādi-puññapaṭipatti VvA.282) S.I, 101 (+samacariyā kusalakiriyā); A.II, 5; III, 448; V, 87, 302; Sn.263 (=kāyasucaritâdi° SnA. 309), 274 (+brahma°). a° evil way of living A.I, 55 (+visama-cariyā);
Note: dhammacariyā is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and cariyā.
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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Partial matches: Dhamma, Cariya.
Starts with: Dhammacariya Sutta.
Full-text: Kapila Sutta, Dharmacarya, Pabbajja.
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