Mettiya, Mettiyā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mettiya 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)
1. Mettiya: A nun who, at the instigation of the Mettiyabhummajaka, charged Dabba Mallaputta with having violated her chastity. She was expelled from the Order for this offence.
2. Mettiya Thera: One of the six leaders of the Chabbaggiya.
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
mettiya (မေတ္တိယ) [(thī,pu) (ထီ၊ပု)]—
[Pali to Burmese]
mettiya—
(Burmese text):
မေတ္တိယမည်သူ (ရဟန်းမနှင့် ရဟန်း)။
(Auto-Translation): Compassionate person (monk and nun).
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 (+0): Mettiyabhummajaka, Mettiyacam, Mettiyam.
Full-text (+0): Mettiyabhummajaka, Dabba Mallaputta, Chabaggiya, Chabbaggiya, Digha Karayana, Assaji.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Mettiya, Mettiyā; (plurals include: Mettiyas, Mettiyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Verdict by memory < [14. Settlements (Samatha)]
The story of a eunuch < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 4, Chapter 4 < [Khandaka 4 - The Settlement of Disputes among the Fraternity]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 20 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Monks’ Formal Meeting (Saṅghādisesa) 8
Monks’ Formal Meeting (Saṅghādisesa) 9
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
Monks’ Analysis: on the Laying-Down-Where (Saṅghādisesa) < [1.1. Monks’ Analysis: on the Laying-Down-Where]
As To Graduation (1. Units) < [7. As To Graduation]
Monks’ Analysis: on the Laying-Down-Where (Pācittiya) < [1.1. Monks’ Analysis: on the Laying-Down-Where]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (39): Sāgata Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Biography (25): Dabba Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
Monks and Monks < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]