Dhammakamma, Dhamma-kamma: 2 definitions
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Dhammakamma 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 Dictionarydhammakamma : (nt.) a legally valid act; procedure in accordance with Vinaya rules.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammakamma refers to: a legally valid act, or procedure in accordance with the Rules of the Order Vin.IV, 37, 136, 232; A.I, 74 (+vinaya°); a° an illegal act Vin.IV, 232; A.I, 74;
Note: dhammakamma is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and kamma.
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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Search found 4 books and stories containing Dhammakamma, Dhamma-kamma; (plurals include: Dhammakammas, kammas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On the questions of Upāli < [9. The monks from Campā (Campeyya)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Righteous (Dhammavādi) and Unrighteous (Adhammavādi) < [Chapter 28 - The Buddha’s Tenth Vassa at Pālileyyaka Forest]