Sattaloka, Satta-loka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Sattaloka 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryM (The whole of beings (satta); universe (loka)). Universe where do live the whole of beings.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySattaloka refers to: the world of living creatures SnA 263, 442; Vism. 205. See also saṅkhāra-loka.
Note: sattaloka is a Pali compound consisting of the words satta and loka.
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)
Partial matches: Loka, Satta, Catta.
Full-text: Sankharaloka, Lokavid, Loka.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Sattaloka, Satta-loka; (plurals include: Sattalokas, lokas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part VI - Yamaka Pali < [Chapter X - Abhidhamma Pitaka]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 7 - Why is the Buddha called Lokavid < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Buddha attributes (5): Lokavidū < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Chapter 10 - Hemavata Sutta (the story of Sātāgiri Deva and Hemavata Deva) < [Volume 2.2]
Chapter 30 - The Buddha’s Twelfth Vassa in Verañjā City < [Volume 4]
Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 3 - Country of Lan-mo (Ramagrama) < [Book VI - Four Countries]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)