Kavira, Kāvīra: 1 definition
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Kavira 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA seaport in the Damila country. Akitti lived in a park near by (J.iv.238). Sumana, wife of Lakuntaka Atimbara, was once born in Kavira in a mariners family. DhA.iv.50.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+10): Kavi-racapantitar, Kavirada, Kavirahasya, Kaviraj, Kaviraja, Kaviraja bhikshu, Kavirajabhikshu, Kavirajacandra maudgalya, Kavirajagiri, Kavirajakautuka, Kavirajamishra, Kavirajanarayana, Kavirajasoma, Kavirajavasumdhara, Kavirajavyasa, Kavirajayati, Kavirakacceti, Kavirakam, Kavirakshasa, Kavirakshasashataka.
Ends with: Amkavira, Ekavira, Jagadekavira, Lokavira, Naralokavira, Shakavira, Siddhaikavira, Trilokavira.
Full-text: Madhuratthavilasini, Ubbari.
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Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirunedungalam < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 338-343 - The Young Sow < [Chapter 24 - Taṇhā Vagga (Craving)]
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)
Shishupala-vadha (Study) (by Shila Chakraborty)
Date of the poet Māgha < [Introduction]