Kamavacaradeva, Kamavacara-deva, Kāmāvacaradeva: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kamavacaradeva 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Kamavacharadeva.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaKāmāvacaradeva (कामावचरदेव) refers to the “six gods of the sensual-realms” as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 127). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., kāmāvacara-deva). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Deva, Kamavacara, Teva.
Full-text: Sayampabha, Katthavahana, Deva.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Kamavacaradeva, Kamavacara-deva, Kāmāvacaradeva, Kāmāvacara-deva; (plurals include: Kamavacaradevas, devas, Kāmāvacaradevas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Vipassana Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 1 - Five Kolāhalas < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]
Biography (2-3): Sāriputta and Moggallāna Mahātheras < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXVI - The Sunshades < [Volume I]
Chapter I - The birth of Gotama < [Volume II]
Chapter XVIII - Attributes of the Buddhas < [Volume I]
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)]
Introduction (commentary on the first stanza) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]