Sappini, Sappinika, Sappinī, Sappinīkā: 3 definitions
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Sappini means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 NamesA river, which flowed through Rajagaha.
On its bank was a Paribbajakarama where famous Paribbajakas lived in the Buddhas time (A.i.185; ii.29, 176; S.i.153).
The river lay between Andhakavinda and Rajagaha, and probably rose in Gijjhakuta (see Vin. Texts i.254, n.2).
It is identified with the Pancana River. Law, E.G.I., p. 38.
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).
India history and geography
Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early BuddhismSappinī (सप्पिनी) is the name of a river situated in Majjhimadesa (Middle Country) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—Sappinī, a river, in Rājagaha. In the Aṅguttara Nikāya we are told that the Buddha once went from the Gijjhakūṭa mountain at Rājagaha to the bank of the river Sappinī to meet some wanderers. The Pañchāna river is perhaps the ancient Sappinī.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysappinī : (f.) a female serpent.
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)
Ends with: Avasappini, Avassappini, Osappini, Usappini, Ussappini.
Full-text: Sappin, Varadhara, Sakuludayi, Sacca Sutta, Paribbajaka Sutta, Annabhara, Sharabha, Paribbajaka, Andhakavinda, Sanankumara.
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Part 10 - Water-Drainage System (regarding Rājagṛha) < [Chapter I - The Case Study of Rājagṛha]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Allowance for a “not separated” boundary < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
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