Nijjhama, Nijjhāma: 1 definition
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Nijjhama 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNijjhāma, (adj. n.) (Sk. niḥkṣāma, cp. niḥkṣīṇa, nis+ jhāma of jhāyati2=Sk. kṣāyati) burning away, wasting away, consuming or consumed A. I, 295; Nett 77, 95 paṭipadā.
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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