Satthu: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Satthu means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysatthu : (m.) teacher; master, the Buddha.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySatthu, see sattu2; satthu° see satthar. (Page 674)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionarySatthu (सत्थु) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Śāstṛ.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Satthuka, Satthum, Satthuna, Satthuvaṇṇa.
Ends with: Pasatthu.
Full-text: Navanga Buddha, Shastri, Ankita, Garavata, Mahatta, Mantha, Ghosaka, Sattu, Rupiya, Satthar, Shasana, Gatha, Tadin, Garuka, Garava, Jatarupa, Yathadhamma, Vinaya, Dukkha.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Satthu; (plurals include: Satthus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Twelfth aṅga (member): Upadeśa (exegesis) < [Part 2 - Hearing the twelve-membered speech of the Buddha]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - The Week at the Golden House (Ratanāghara Sattāha) < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
Biography (1) Koṇḍañña Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Anuruddha < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Upāli < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 24 - Discourse On Atanatiya < [Discourses]