Labhamacchariya, Lābhamacchariya, Labha-macchariya: 2 definitions
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Labhamacchariya 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 Dictionarylābhamacchariya : (nt.) selfishness in gain.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryLābhamacchariya refers to: selfishness in acquisitions A. III, 273; D. III, 234; Pug. 19, 23; Dhs. 1122.
Note: lābhamacchariya is a Pali compound consisting of the words lābha and macchariya.
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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Partial matches: Macchariya, Labha.
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Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 10 - Macchariya (jealousy, selfishness) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Sakka’s Question (1): on envy (issā) and stinginess (macchariya) < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]
Part 3 - The Story of Naked Ascetic Jambuka < [Chapter 21 - Story of Sumana, Aggidatta and Jambuka]