Pacittiya, aka: Pācittiya; 3 Definition(s)
Introduction
Pacittiya 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)
One of the two main divisions of the Sutta Vibhanga of the Vinaya Pitaka. It contains Vinaya rules connected with the Patimokkha, the violation of which can be expiated in some way.
(Source): Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesM Fault due to a bhikkhus negligence that can be purified by means of the desana. There are 92 pacittiyas.
See also: The 92 pacittiyas
(Source): Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryTheravāda 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
Pācittiya, (adj.) (most likely prāk+citta+ika, i.e. of the nature of directing one’s mind upon, cp. pabbhāra= *prāg+bhāra. So expld also by S. Lévi J. As. X. 20, p. 506. Geiger, P. Gr. § 27, n. 1 inclines to etym. prāyaś+cittaka) requiring expiation, expiatory Vin. I, 172, 176; II, 242, 306 sq.; IV, 1 sq. , 258 sq.; A. II, 242 (dhamma); Vism. 22.—It is also the name of one of the books of the Vinaya (ed. Oldenberg, vol. IV.). See on term Vin. Texts I. 18, 32, 245. (Page 450)
(Source): Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary
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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| Nissaggiyapacittiya | Nissaggiya, (adj.) (Sk. *niḥsārgya grd. of nis+sajjeti, not= Sk. naisargika) to be given up, wh... | |
| Kantaka | Kaṇtaka or Kaṇḍaka or Khandhaka is the name of a cetiya that formed a principal part of th... | |
| Vibhanga | Vibhaṅga (विभङ्ग).—1) Breaking, fracture.2) Stopping, obstruction, stoppage; तृष्णास्रोतोविभङ्ग... | |
| Patimokkha | 1) Pātimokkha, see pāṭi°. (Page 452)2) Pātimokkha, (pāti)° (nt.) (with Childers plausibly as pa... | |
| Vinayapitaka | Vinaya, (fr. vi+nī, cp. vineti) 1. driving out, abolishing destruction, removal Vin. I, 3 (asmi... | |
| Khuddaka | Khuḍḍaka (खुड्डक).—a. Small, minor. | |
| Sekhiya | Sekhiya, (fr. sekha) connected with training; s. dhamma rule of good breeding Vin. IV, 185 sq.... | |
| Vikappana | Vikappana, (nt.) & °ā (f.) (fr. vikappeti) 1. assignment, apportioning Vin. IV, 60=123=283. At ... | |
| Ratana Vagga | 1) Ratana, 2 (most likely=Sk. aratni: see ratani) a linear measure (which Abhp p. 23 gives as e... | |
| Ovada Vagga | Ovāda, (BSk. avavāda in same sense as P. ) advice, instruction, admonition, exhortation Vin. I,... | |
| Acelaka Vagga | Acelaka, = acela D.I, 166; III, 40; A.I, 295; II, 206; III, 384 (°sāvaka); J.III, 246; VI... | |
| Musa Vagga | Musā, (adv.) (Vedic mṛṣā, fr. mṛṣ, lit. “neglectfully”) falsely, wrongly; uṣually with verbs v... | |
| Upasena | Upasena (उपसेन) is the name of a Buddha under whom Śākyamuni (or Gautama, ‘the historical Buddh... | |
| Kosiya | 1. Kosika, Kosiya - A rock near Himava where Narada Kassapa had a hermitage. Ap.ii.381.
2. K... | |
| Patidesaniya Vagga | One of the sub divisions of the Pacittiya. Vin.iii.175ff. |
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Pacittiya or Pācittiya. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Book 2 - Pacittiya Pali < [Chapter II - Vinaya Pitaka]
Book 1 - Parajika Pali < [Chapter II - Vinaya Pitaka]
(a) Seven Kinds Of Transgression Or Offence < [Chapter I - What Is Vinaya Pitaka?]
Maha Kassapa (by Hellmuth Hecker)
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
Chapter XIV - The Disciplinary Code of the Bhikkhunis
Chapter VIII - The Codified Law of the Sangha
Vinaya Pitaka (2): The Analysis of Nun’ Rules (Bhikkhuni-vibhanga) (by I. B. Horner)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 3 - Morality of the śikṣamāṇā < [Section II.2 - Morality of the monastic or pravrajita]
Appendix 4 - The story of Cūḍapanthaka < [Chapter XXXIX - The Ten Powers of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
Food for the Heart (by Ajahn Chah)