Dhammadesana, Dhammadesanā, Dhamma-desana: 4 definitions
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Dhammadesana 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryF Teaching of the dhamma. Discourse having, as subject, the things of reality, the four nobles truths, Buddhas teaching.
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines'exposition of the Doctrine (law)'; s. desanā.
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 Dictionarydhammadesanā : (f.) exposition of the Norm.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammadesanā refers to: moral instruction, exposition of the Dh. Vin.I, 16; D.I, 110 etc. (see desanā);
Note: dhammadesanā is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and desanā.
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: Dhamma, Desana.
Full-text: Samutkarshika, Dharma-deshana, Pariyadinna, Parisuddha, Nanadassana, Pada Sutta, Pada, Ti Lakkhana, Upaka.
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Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Domain 9 - Dhamma desana (preaching dhamma) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)
What Kamma is (by Sayadaw U Thittila)
Kamma 2 - World Of Desires < [Part 3 - Classification Of Kamma]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 24 - The Eight Stages of Release, Vimokkha < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Part 22 - Eight Categories of Assemblies < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Part 17 - Notes on the Anatta-lakkhaṇa Sutta < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
1.E: Buddhist Expression of Charity < [Chapter 2]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 219-220 - The Story of Nandiya < [Chapter 16 - Piya Vagga (Affection)]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 4 - The Doctrine of Causal Connection of early Buddhism < [Chapter V - Buddhist Philosophy]