Purisajanna, Purisājañña: 1 definition
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Purisajanna 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 Dictionarypurisājañña : (m.) remarkable man.
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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Full-text: Ajanati.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Purisajanna, Purisājañña; (plurals include: Purisajannas, Purisājaññas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 193 - The Story of the Question Raised by Venerable Ānanda < [Chapter 14 - Buddha Vagga (The Buddha)]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Sumaṅgala < [Chapter 2 - Sīhāsaniyavagga (lion-throne section)]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 1 - The Āṭānāṭiya Paritta < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]