Dhammasana, Dhammāsana, Dhamma-asana: 2 definitions
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Dhammasana 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 Dictionarydhammāsana : ((dhamma + āsana), nt.) a pulpit.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammāsana refers to: “the Dh-seat, ” i.e. flat piece of stone or a mat on which a priest sat while preaching J.I, 53; DhA.II, 31;
Note: dhammāsana is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and āsana.
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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Partial matches: Dhamma, Asana.
Full-text: Dharmasana, Maha Arittha.
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