Patapana, Patāpana: 1 definition
Introduction
Patapana 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 Niraya (J.v.266, 453), so called because its heat was excessive (ativiya tapeti ti Patapano). J.v.271.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Pratapatapana, Upatapana.
Full-text: Niraya.
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Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 1 - The nature of hells (niraya) < [Chapter 11 - Planes Of Existence]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
The eight great hells < [The world of transmigration]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)