Samanera, Sāmaṇera: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Samanera 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)
Literally, a small samana; a novice monk (nun) who observes ten precepts and who is a candidate for admission to the order of bhikkhus (bhikkhunis). See pabbajja.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).
General definition (in Buddhism)
novice monk(s) Whereas a bhikkhu is a fully ordained monk who follows 227 precepts, a samanera is a 10 precept novice (who nevertheless wears the same ochre?coloured robes as the bhikkhus). In Thailand, the samanera stage is often reserved for those too young for full ordination.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
sāmaṇera : (m.) a novice of a monk. Also see sāmaṇerī.
Sāmaṇera, (fr. samaṇa; cp. BSk. śrāmaṇeraka Divy 342) fem. °-rī a novice Vin. I, 62 sq.; IV, 121; S. II, 261; Miln. 2; VbhA. 383; are not present at the recital of the Pātimokkha Vin. I, 135; °pabbajjā ordination of a novice Vin. I, 82. °pēsaka superintendent of Sāmaṇeras Vin. II, 177; A. III, 275.—f. , also —°ā A. III, 276; as —°ī at Vin. I, 141. (Page 704)
Sāmaṇera (in Pali) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 沙彌 [shā mí]: “novice monk”.
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: Samanera Sutta.
Full-text (+54): Bhandaggahakasamanera, Upatthakasamanera, Byattasamanera, Culapanthakasamanera, Kantakasamanera, Khuddakasamanera, Mahasamanera, Gilanasamanera, Cundasamanera, Kappiyakarakasamanera, Daharasamanera, Natisamanera, Alajjisamanera, Khinasavasamanera, Pabbajitasamanera, Bhandaggahasamanera, Panditasamanera, Vassamvutthasamanera, Nigrodhasamanera, Vanavasitissasamanera.
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Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Mahavagga, Khandaka 3, Chapter 5 < [Khandaka 3 - Residence during the Rainy Season]
Mahavagga, Khandaka 3, Chapter 6 < [Khandaka 3 - Residence during the Rainy Season]
Mahavagga, Khandaka 8, Chapter 30 < [Khandaka 8 - The Dress of the Bhikkhus]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Five, Eight and Ten Precepts < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Part 3 - The Story of Venerable Mahā Kassapa < [Chapter 41 - Utterings That Arouse Emotional Religious Awakening]
The Story of Sāmaṇera Sangharakkhita < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Vinaya (1): The Patimokkha (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)
Chapter 4f - Invasion of the Tamils
Chapter 3 - Contribution of Mahinda & Saṅghamittā
Theravada Buddhist studies in Japan (by Keiko Soda)
4. Theories of early Buddhism < [Chapter 2 - Theravada, Hinayana and Early Buddhism (critical study)]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 31 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 21 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 8, Chapter 3 < [Khandaka 8 - Regulations as to the Duties of the Bhikkhus towards one Another]