Khelapaka, Kheḷāpaka: 1 definition
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Khelapaka 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKheḷāpaka, (Vin) & Kheḷāsika (DhA) an abusive term “eating phlegm” (?) (Müller, P. G. 30=kheṭâtmaka) Vin. II, 188, cp. Vin. Texts III, 239; °vāda the use of the term “phlegm-eater, ” calling one by this name Vin. II, 189; DhA 140. Cp. āpaka. ? spittle-dribbler; “wind bag. ” (Page 239)
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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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 6 - Why the Buddha treated Devadatta as kheṭāśika (kheḷāsaka) < [Chapter XLI - The Eighteen Special Attributes of the Buddha]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 7, Chapter 3 < [Khandaka 7 - Dissensions in the Order]