Santhita, Saṇṭhita: 3 definitions
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Santhita 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 NamesAn arahant. Thirty one kappas ago he saw the asattha bodhi of a Buddha and thought of the Buddhas virtues. Thirteen kappas ago he was a king named Dhanittha. Ap.i.210.
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. An arahant. Thirty one kappas ago he saw the assattha bodhi of a Buddha and fixed his mind on him. Thirteen kappas ago he was a king, named Dhanittha. Ap.i.210f.
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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysaṇṭhita : (pp. of saṇṭhāti) settled; established in.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySaṇṭhita, (pp. of santiṭṭhati) 1. established in (-°), settled, composed Sn. 330 (santi-soracca-samādhi°); Sdhp. 458; su° firmly or well established Sn. 755; Miln. 383; in a good position, well situated DhsA. 65.—2. being composed (as), being of the nature of (-°), ullumpanasabhāva° of a helping disposition DA. I, 177; PvA. 35. (Page 671)
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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Ends with: Asanthita.
Full-text: Dhanittha, Asamthita, Ullumpana, Kidisa, Gona, Santitthati.
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