Pamita, Pamitā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Pamita 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 seven children of the Sakiyan Sihahanu, and therefore a sister of Suddhodana. v.l. Palita. Mhv.ii.20; MT.135; she is not mentioned in Dpv. (see iii.46).
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).
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Pamitā (पमिता) is mentioned as one of the two daughters of Sīhahanu: an ancient king of the solar clan (āditagotra or sūryavaṃśa) according to the Singhalese chronicles mentioned in a footnote in the Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter VI). According to the Singhalese chronicles (Dīpavaṃsa III.45; Mahāvaṃsa II.20), Sīhahanu had five sons and two daughters: Suddhodana, Dhotodana, Sakkodana, Sukkodana, Amitodana, Amitā, Pamitā.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
pamita : (pp. of pamiṇāti) measured; estimated; defined.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pamitaogen, Pamitaoyen, Pamitaugen.
Full-text: Dhotodana, Sakkodana, Sukkodana, Sihahanu, Amitodana, Amita, Suddhodana, Simhahanu, Amitabha, Kaccana.
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Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 163 - The Story of Schism in the Sangha < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Verse 195-196 - The Story of the Golden Stūpa of Kassapa Buddha < [Chapter 14 - Buddha Vagga (The Buddha)]
Verse 197-199 - The Story of the Pacification of the Relatives of the Buddha < [Chapter 15 - Sukha Vagga (Happiness)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 8 - Origin of the name Ānanda < [Chapter VI - The Great Bhikṣu Saṃgha]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)