Onojana, Oṇojana: 2 definitions
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Onojana 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 Dictionaryonojana : (nt.) distribution; presentation.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryOṇojana, (nt.) (fr. oṇojeti, Sk. avanejana) washing off, cleaning, washing one’s hands Vin. II, 31 (Bdhgh. refers it to fig. meaning onojeti2 by explaining as “vissajjana” gift, presentation). (Page 165)
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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