Pacinaka, Pācīnakā: 1 definition
Introduction:
Pacinaka 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: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesBy this name are described the Vajjiputtaka monks who raised the Ten Points which occasioned the Second Council (Mhv.iv.47,48). They were so called because they belonged to the East (MT.165,166).
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pacinakambavitthi.
Full-text: Vasabhagami, Paveyyaka, Khujjasobhita, Salha.
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