Dhammasangahaka, Dhammasaṅgāhaka, Dhamma-sangahaka: 3 definitions
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Dhammasangahaka 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: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe name given to the Elders who took part in the Three Councils.
These Elders sometimes inserted in the Canon additional information by way of explanation or of summarising what has gone before. E.g., D.ii.128, 134, 135, 167; as explained by DA.ii.568, etc.
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 Dictionarydhammasaṅgāhaka : (m.) compiler of the scriptures.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammasaṅgāhaka refers to: a compiler of the sacred scriptures, a diaskeuastήs VvA.3, 169;
Note: dhammasaṅgāhaka is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and saṅgāhaka.
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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