Katapunnata, Katapuññatā, Kata-punnata: 2 definitions
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Katapunnata 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 Dictionarykatapuññatā : (f.) the fact of being meritorious.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKatapuññatā refers to: the fact of having done good deeds D. III, 276 (pubbe in former births); A. II, 31; Sn. 260, cp. KhA 132, 230; J. II, 114.
Note: katapuññatā is a Pali compound consisting of the words kata and puññatā.
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)
Partial matches: Punnata, Kata.
Ends with: Pubbecakatapunnata.
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