Sappaya, Sappāya: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sappaya 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)
F Satisfaction.
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
sappāya : (adj.) beneficial; wholesome; suitable.
Sappāya, (adj.) (saṃ+pā (=pra+ā)+i, cp. pāya. The corresponding BSk. form is sāmpreya (=saṃ+pra+i, with guṇa), e.g. AvŚ I. 255; III, 110) likely, beneficial, fit, suitable A. I, 120; S. III, 268; IV, 23 sq. , 133 sq. (Nibbāna° paṭipadā); J. I, 182, 195; II, 436 (kiṃci sappāyaṃ something that did him good, a remedy); Vin. I, 292, 302; Miln. 215 (sappāyakiriyā, giving a drug). nt. something beneficial, benefit, help Vism. 34, 87 (°sevin); VbhA. 265 (various), 271 (°kathā).—Ten sappāyas & 10 asappāyas at DhsA. 168.—sappāyâsappāyaṃ what is suitable, and what not J. I, 215, 471; used as the last part of a compound, meaning what is suitable with reference to: senāsanasappāya (nt.) suitable lodgings J. I, 215. (Page 680)
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: Sappayata.
Full-text: Utusappaya, Asappaya, Atisappaya, Dhammasavanasappaya, Avasasappaya, Kammatthanasappaya, Laddhadhammassavanasappaya, Nibbanasappaya, Cetovinivaranasappaya, Anenjasappaya, Cetovivaranasappaya, Abadhanurupasappayapekkha, Bhojanasappaya, Sappayata, Magadhi, Sampreya, Sampajanna, Jian mo se tan ju lou, Jing bu dong dao jing.
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How to develop the Excellent Wisdom in Subhasutta (by Phramaha Anuchon Khammee (Sasanakitti))
Part 2.7.3 - Nīvaraṇa deserting procedure < [Chapter 4 - How to develop the Excellent Wisdom as appeared in Subhasutta]
Part 2.5 - Composition of Sati-Sampajañña (Mindfulness and clear comprehension) < [Chapter 4 - How to develop the Excellent Wisdom as appeared in Subhasutta]
Part 2.2 - Pure occupation or career (ājīva-pārisutthi-sīla) < [Chapter 4 - How to develop the Excellent Wisdom as appeared in Subhasutta]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part I - Devadaha Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (37): Nanda Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Part 2 - The two forms of Pāṭimokkha < [Chapter 16 - The arrival of Upatissa and Kolita]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1(b). The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
1.3.1. Kāyanupassanā—Contemplation of the Body < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
Buddhist Sutra literature (study) (by Gopika G)
Part 1 - Introduction to Pāli Literature < [Chapter 1 - An Introduction to Buddhist Literature]