Lanchaka, Lañchaka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Lanchaka 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.
Ambiguity: Although Lanchaka has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Lancaka. It further has the optional forms Lañchaka.
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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarylañchaka : (m.) one who marks of stamps.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryLañchaka, (fr. lañcha; doubtful) one who makes marks (explained by Cy. as “lakkhaṇa-kāraka”) J. IV, 364, 366 (ti°, so explained by Cy. v. l. ni°). See nillañchaka & cp. lañcana (ti°). (Page 580)
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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Ends with: Tilanchaka.
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