Kevattadvara, Kevattadvāra, Kevaṭṭadvāra, Kevatta-dvara: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kevattadvara 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 NamesOne of the gates of Benares. The village near it bore the same name and was the residence of Lakhuma. VvA.97f.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKevaṭṭadvāra refers to: N. of one of the gates of Benares, and a village near by Vv 197; VvA. 97. (Page 226)
Note: kevaṭṭadvāra is a Pali compound consisting of the words kevaṭṭa and dvāra.
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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