Jhayin, Jhāyin: 1 definition
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Jhayin 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryJhāyin, (adj.) (see jhāyati1 & jhāna) pondering over (c. Acc.) intent on: meditative, self-concentrated, engaged in jhāna-practice Vin. II, 75; S. I, 46=52; II, 284; M. I, 334; A. I, 24; III, 355; IV, 426; V, 156, 325 sq.; Sn. 85 (magga°), 638, 719, 1009, 1105; It. 71, 74, 112; J. IV, 7; Dh. 23, 110, 387 (reminding of jhāyati2, cp. DhA. IV, 144); Nd2 264; Vv 58; Pv IV. 132; Vbh. 342. Nd1 226= Nd2 3422=Vism. 26 (āpādaka°). (Page 287)
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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Ends with: Maggajjhayin.
Full-text: Dhutadhara, Abhijjhalu, Nipaka, Brahant, Brahmana.
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