Pacittiya, Pācittiya: 3 definitions
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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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesOne 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryM Fault due to a bhikkhus negligence that can be purified by means of the desana. There are 92 pacittiyas.
See also: The 92 pacittiyas
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPācittiya, (adj.) (most likely prāk+citta+ika, i.e. of the nature of directing one’s mind upon, cp. pabbhāra= *prāg+bhāra. So explained 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)
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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Ends with: Nissaggiyapacittiya.
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Search found 24 books and stories containing Pacittiya, Pācittiya; (plurals include: Pacittiyas, Pācittiyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
Chapter XIV - The Disciplinary Code of the Bhikkhunis
Chapter VIII - The Codified Law of the Sangha
Vinaya (1): The Patimokkha (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 1, Chapter 32 < [Khandaka 1 - The Minor Disciplinary Proceedings]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 10, Chapter 1 < [Khandaka 10 - On the Duties of Bhikkhunis]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 1, Chapter 1 < [Khandaka 1 - The Minor Disciplinary Proceedings]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Book 2 - Pacittiya Pali < [Chapter II - Vinaya Pitaka]
Book 1 - Parajika Pali < [Chapter II - Vinaya Pitaka]