Parikamma: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Parikamma means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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)
M Fact to repeatedly indulge into healthy and positive actions such as generosity, benevolence and virtue (concentration is not involved here).
Parikamma means initial kusalakamma
'preparatory-moment': s. javana.
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
parikamma : (nt.) arrangement; preparation; prelimenary action; plastering.
Parikamma, (nt.) (pari+kamma) “doing round, ” i.e. doing up, viz 1. arrangement, getting up, preparation Vin. II, 106 (°ṃ kārāpeti), 117 (geruka° plastering with red chalk) 151 (id.). parikammaṃ karoti to make (the necessary) preparation, to set to work Vism. 395 and passim (with ref. to iddhi). Usually in form parikammakata arranged, prepared Vin. II, 175 (bhūmi), as —° “with, ” viz. geruka° plastered with red chalk Vin. I, 48; II, 209; lākhā° J. III, 183; IV, 256; su° beautifully arranged or prepared, fitful, well worked Miln. 62 (dāru), 282 (maṇiratana); VvA. 188. In special sense used with ref. to jhāna, as kasiṇa° processes whereby jhāna is introduced, preparations for meditation J. I, 141; IV, 306; V, 162, 193; DhsA. 168; cp. Cpd. 54; DhA. I, 105.—2. service, attention, attending Vin. I, 47; II, 106, 220; S. I, 76; Th. 2, 376 (=veyyāvacca ThA. 253); Pug. 56; DhA. I, 96, 333, chiefly by way of administering ointments etc. to a person, cp. J. V, 89; DhA. I, 250. sarīra° attending the body DA. I, 45, 186; SnA 52.
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Parikamma (परिकम्म) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Parikarman.
Parikamma has the following synonyms: Parikammaṇa.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Parikamma Nimitta, Parikamma Samadhi, Parikammakaraka, Parikammakata, Parikammana.
Full-text (+36): Kasiṇaparikamma, Kasinadiparikamma, Pathamajjhanaparikamma, Cyanaparikamma, Gantukamataparikamma, Nilaparikamma, Vatapanaparikamma, Bahiddhaparikamma, Bhumiparikamma, Dibbacakkhunanaparikamma, Cankamanabhumibhittiparikamma, Lakhaparikamma, Navabhumikataparikamma, Katasudhaparikamma, Alokasandhiparikamma, Katabhumiparikamma, Katalakharasaparikamma, Parikamma Nimitta, Parikammakaraka, Tejokasinaparikamma.
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Search found 19 books and stories containing Parikamma; (plurals include: Parikammas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Appanā Thought-Process < [Chapter IV - Analysis of Thought-Processes]
Form Sphere Consciousness < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]
Compendium of Calm < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
Chapter XIII - Methods Of Bhavana
Chapter XX - Venerable Acharn Mun’s Practice
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)
Conditions (by Nina van Gorkom)
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 1 - The Factors Leading To Enlightenment < [Part 5 - The Development Of Insight]
Part 4 - The Development Of Samatha
Chapter 2 - The Stages of Vipassanā < [Part 5 - The Development Of Insight]