Dosina, Dosinā: 2 definitions
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Dosina 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 Dictionarydosinā : (f.) bright; moonlit.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDosinā, (f.) (Sk. jyotsnā, cp. P. juṇhā) a clear night, moonlight; only in phrase ramaṇīyā vata bho dosinā ratti. “lovely is the moonlight night” D.I, 47≈J.I, 509; J.V, 262; Miln.5, 19 etc. explained in popular fashion by Bdhgh. as “dosâpagatā” ratti DA.I, 141.
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)
Starts with: Dosinamukha, Dosinapunnamasi.
Full-text: Dosinamukha, Dosinapunnamasi, Kalapakkha, Junha, Ramaniya, Lakkhanna, Ratti.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 544: Mahānāradakassapa-jātaka < [Volume 6]