Pariyattidhamma, Pariyatti-dhamma: 2 definitions

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Pariyattidhamma 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.

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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

pariyattidhamma : (m.) code of the Holy Texts.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Pariyattidhamma refers to: that which belongs to the holy study, part or contents of the Scriptures, the Tipiṭaka comprising the nine divisions (see navaṅga Buddha-sāsana) KhA 191, 193; SnA 328; PvA. 2; cp. °sāsana.

Note: pariyattidhamma is a Pali compound consisting of the words pariyatti and dhamma.

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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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