Kathinatthara, Kathina-atthara, Kaṭhinatthāra: 2 definitions
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Kathinatthara 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 Dictionarykaṭhinatthāra : (m.) dedication of the Kaṭhina robe.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKaṭhinātthāra—the spreading out, i.e. dedication of the k. cloth by the people to the community of bhikkhus. On rules concerning this distribution and description of the ceremony see Vin. I, 254 sq.; Bu IX. 7; cp. Vin. V, 128 sq. , 205
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: Atthara, Kathina.
Starts with: Kathinattharana.
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