Nissidana: 1 definition
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Nissidana 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryPiece of cloth designed for multiple utilisations and utilised by the bhikkhus.
A nissidana is carried on the shoulder (at all time). The role of this piece of cloth lies in not becoming dirty; it is mainly utilised to sit on it in order not to make ones robe dirty. It can also be utilised as a napkin during the meal or as a protection against a possible natural emission of sperm at sleeping time.
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).
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