Dhammacetiya, Dhamma-cetiya: 2 definitions
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Dhammacetiya 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 Dictionarydhammacetiya : (nt.) a shrine in which sacred texts are enshrined.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammacetiya refers to: a memorial in honour of the Dh. M.II, 124;
Note: dhammacetiya is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and cetiya.
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)
Partial matches: Cetiya, Dhamma.
Starts with: Dhammacetiya Sutta.
Full-text: Nagaraka, Medatalumpa, Purana.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Dhammacetiya, Dhamma-cetiya; (plurals include: Dhammacetiyas, cetiyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part IV - Raja Vagga < [(b) Majjihma Pannasa Pali]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.5(c). Majjhima Nikāya (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 465: Bhadda-Sāla-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - The Story of Viṭaṭūbha (son of King Pasenadi and Vāsabhakhattiyā) < [Chapter 38 - Buddha’s Brahmin Parents in His Previous Existence]
Miscellaneous Notes on Different Aspect of Dāna (generosity) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]