Passika: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Passika 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 NamesA brahmin of Kosala who, after seeing the Twin Miracle, entered the Order. He fell ill, but was attended and cured by his own people. Putting forth great energy, he became an arahant, and, travelling through the air to his kinsmen, he converted them.
In the time of Atthadassi Buddha he was a householder and gave the Buddha some pilakkha fruits (Thag.vs.240 42; ThagA.i.355). He is probably identical with Pilakkhaphaladayaka Thera of the Apadana. Ap.i.296; cp.ii.410.
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 DictionaryPassika, (adj.) (-°) (fr. imper. passa of passati, +ka) only in cpd. ehipassika (q. v.). (Page 447)
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: Passika-thera.
Ends with: Ehipassika.
Full-text: Pilakkhaphaladayaka.
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