Dibbavihara, aka: Dibbavihāra, Dibba-vihara; 4 Definition(s)

Introduction

Dibbavihara 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)

See Dipa vihara.

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

s. vihāra.

Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines

context information

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

dibbavihāra : (m.) the supreme condition of heart.

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

Dibbavihāra refers to: supreme condition of heart Miln.225;

Note: dibbavihāra is a Pali compound consisting of the words dibba and vihāra.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

context information

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.

Relevant definitions

Partial matches: Dibba, Vihara.

Full-text: Dipa Vihara, Vihara.

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