Dhammakathika, Dhamma-kathika: 2 definitions
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Dhammakathika 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 Dictionarydhammakathika : (m.) one who preaches the Norm.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammakathika refers to: (adj.) one who converses about ethical problems, one who recites or preaches the Dh., one who speaks fitly or properly. Often in combn. with Vinaya-dhara “one who masters (knows by heart) the Vinaya, ” & bahussuta “one who has a wide knowledge of tradition”: Vin.IV, 10, 13, 141; A.III, 78; DhA.II, 30; also with suttantika “one who is versed in the Suttantas”: Vin.I, 169; II, 75; IV, 67. The ability to preach the Dh. is the first condition of one who wishes to become perfected in righteousness (see dhamm-ânudhamma, above C 4): S.II, 18, 114=III, 163; M.III, 40.—A.I, 25 sq.; II, 138; Pug.42; J.I, 217; IV, 2 (°thera). Cp. also AvŚ II.81;
Note: dhammakathika is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and kathika.
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: Kathika, Dhamma.
Starts with: Dhammakathika Sutta, Dhammakathika Vagga, Dhammakathikatta.
Full-text: Kathika, Vinayadhara, Pamsukuli.
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Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (1) Koṇḍañña Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Part 3 - Story of the Wealthy Man Anāthapiṇḍika < [Chapter 20 - The Six Princes achieved different Attainments]
Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
5. The Monastic Theme of Education < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)