Dhammata, Dhammatā: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Dhammata means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryF (nature (of a thing)).
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 Dictionarydhammatā : (f.) a general rule; nature.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammatā, (f.) (Sk. dharmitā) conformity to the Dhammaniyāma (see niyāma), fitness, propriety; a general rule, higher law, cosmic law, general practice, regular phenomenon, usual habit; often used in the sense of a finite verb: it is a rule, it is proper, one should expect S.I, 140 (Buddhānaṃ dh. the law of the B.’s i.e. as one is wont to expect of the B.s), 215 (su°); IV, 216 sq. (khaya° etc.); D.II, 12; A.II, 36 (kusala°); V, 46; Th.1, 712; J.I, 245; II, 128; Nett 21, 50, cp. Miln.179; PvA.19; VvA.7. See also AvŚ Index. (Page 339)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhammaṭa (धम्मट):—m. Name of a man, [Rājataraṅgiṇī]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dhammatakka, Dhammatapasa.
Ends with: Anudhammata, Dhammasudhammata, Nirodhadhammata, Sudhammata.
Full-text: Nirodhadhammata, Dhammaniyama, Cavana, Dhammakaya, Dhammapariyaya, Naya, Dharmata, Sankhara, Shu, Kamma.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Dhammata, Dhammatā, Dhammaṭa; (plurals include: Dhammatas, Dhammatās, Dhammaṭas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - The request of Sahampati Brahmā < [Chapter 9 - The Buddha Reflecting Deeply on the Profundity of the Dhamma]
Part 1 - Reflections on the profundity of the Dhamma < [Chapter 9 - The Buddha Reflecting Deeply on the Profundity of the Dhamma]
Part 5 - The Week at Ajapāla Banyan Tree < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 1 - Explanation of the word ‘evam’ < [Chapter II - Evam Mayā Śrutam Ekasmin Samaye]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
B. Exposition of Dependent Origination < [Chapter XVII - Dependent Origination (paññā-bhūmi-niddesa)]
(1) The Kinds of Supernormal Power < [Chapter XII - The Supernormal Powers (iddhividha-niddesa)]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Birth of Prince Siddhartha, the Future Gotama Buddha < [Part 2 - Discourse on the non-remote preface (avidūre-nidāna)]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXVIII - The first Avalokita-sūtra < [Volume II]