Lomahamsa, Lomahaṃsa, Loma-hamsa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Lomahamsa 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 Pacceka Buddha, mentioned in a nominal list. M.iii.70; ApA.i.107.
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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarylomahaṃsa : (m.) horripilation.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryLomahaṃsa refers to: horripilation, excitement with fear or wonder, thrill D. I, 49; A. IV, 311 sq. (sa°); Sn. 270; Vbh. 367; Miln. 22; Vism. 143; DA. I, 150.
Note: lomahaṃsa is a Pali compound consisting of the words loma and haṃsa.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Lomahamsa Jataka, Lomahamsana, Lomahamsapariyaya.
Full-text: Palloma, Abhisambhu, Lomasha, Chambhita, Mahasihanada Sutta, Nagasamala, Sunakkhatta, Sunakkhatta Sutta.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Lomahamsa, Lomahaṃsa, Loma-hamsa, Loma-haṃsa; (plurals include: Lomahamsas, Lomahaṃsas, hamsas, haṃsas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Mahā Lomahaṃsa Cariya < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Supplement (c): Fulfilment of the Ten Perfections < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
(10) Tenth Pāramī: The Perfection of Equanimity (upekkhā-pāramī) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 16 - The Discourse At Isigili < [Discourses]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 94: Lomahaṃsa-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Gaining Of Perfections By Bodhisat < [Part 1 - Remote preface (dūre-nidāna)]
Introduction (commentary on the first stanza) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]