Maggadesaka, Magga-desaka: 2 definitions
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Maggadesaka 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 Dictionarymaggadesaka : (adj.) one who points out the way.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMaggadesaka refers to: one who points out the way, a guide Sn. 84; J. IV, 257; as °desika at DhA. II, 246.
Note: maggadesaka is a Pali compound consisting of the words magga and desaka.
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Maggadesaka refers to: Sn. 87.
Note: maggadesaka is a Pali compound consisting of the words magga and desaka.
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: Magga, Desaka.
Full-text: Cunda Sutta.
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