Pavattetum, Pavattetuṃ: 1 definition
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Pavattetum 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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Pali-English dictionary
pavattetuṃ : (inf. of pavatteti) to set going; to keep on; to wield; to behave.
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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Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - The story of Upaka and Cāpā < [Chapter 9 - The Buddha Reflecting Deeply on the Profundity of the Dhamma]
Buddha-nature (as Depicted in the Lankavatara-sutra) (by Nguyen Dac Sy)
1.1. The Buddha-nature and the Buddha’s Enlightenment < [Chapter 1 - Evolution of the Buddha-nature Concept]