Dhammadhara, Dhamma-dhara: 2 definitions
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Dhammadhara 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 Dictionarydhammadhara : (adj.) one who knows the Norm by heart.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammadhara refers to: (adj.) one who knows the Dh. (by heart); see above C 4. combined w. Vinayadhara Vin.I, 127, 337; II, 8; A.I, 117, & bahussuta (ibid). Sn.58 (cp. SnA 110).—See also A.III, 361 sq., IV.310; Nd2 319;
Note: dhammadhara is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and dhara.
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, Dhara.
Starts with: Dhammadharana.
Full-text: Kusumamulagama, Atthantara, Vinayadhara, Dharmadhara, Matika, Dhara.
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Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.3.4. Abstention from Frivolous Talk or Gossip (samphappalāpa) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 259 - The Story of Ekūdāna the Arahat < [Chapter 19 - Dhammaṭṭha Vagga (Established in Dhamma)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Preliminary note on obtaining the gates of recollection and concentration < [Part 4 - Obtaining the gates of recollection and concentration]
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)