Sihanada, Siha-nada, Sīhanāda: 3 definitions
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Sihanada 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 Names1. Sihanada Vagga. The second section of the Majjhima Nikaya, containing suttas 11-20. M.i.63ff.
2. Sihanada Vagga. The second chapter of the Navaka Nipata on the Anguttara Nikaya (A.iv.373-96).
1. Sihanada Sutta. On the six powers of a Tathagata. A.iii.417f.
2. Sihanada Sutta. See Cula sihanada, Maha sihanada and Cakkavatti sihanada.
3. Sihanada Sutta. In the Anguttara Commentary (AA.i.441), the Abhibhu Sutta (A.i.226f) is called the Sihanada Sutta.
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 Dictionarysīhanāda : (m.) lion's roar; a brave speech.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySīhanāda refers to: a lion’s roar, the Buddha’s preaching, a song of ecstasy, a shout of exultation “halleluiah” A. II, 33; M. I, 71; D. I, 161, 175; S. II, 27, 55; J 119; Miln. 22; DhA. II, 43, 178; VbhA. 398; (=seṭṭha-nāda abhīta-nāda); SnA 163, 203.
Note: sīhanāda is a Pali compound consisting of the words sīha and nāda.
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: Siha, Nada, Nata.
Full-text: Mahasihanada, Appativattiyasihanada, Buddhasihanada, Culasihanada, Nanasihanada, Nadana, Udumbarika, Cula Sihanada Sutta, Ujunna, Sandhana, Moranivapa, Udumbarika Sihanada Sutta, Nigrodha, Jinna Sutta, Acela Kassapa, Abhibhu, Punna, First Antarakalpa, Mahashiva, Metteyya.
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Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.5(b). Dīgha Nikāya (The Long Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
2.5(c). Majjhima Nikāya (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part II - Sihanada Vagga < [(a) Mulapannasa Pali]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 4 - Distribution of population of Rājagṛha < [Chapter II - Origin and Function of Rājagṛha as the seat of Monarchy]
The Life of Sariputta (by Nyanaponika Thera)
The Unresentful < [Part II - Maturity Of Insight]
Buddhist Sutra literature (study) (by Gopika G)
Part 1 - Introduction to Pāli Literature < [Chapter 1 - An Introduction to Buddhist Literature]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 316-317 - The Story of A Group of Bad Ascetics < [Chapter 22 - Niraya Vagga (Hell)]
Verse 318-319 - The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers < [Chapter 22 - Niraya Vagga (Hell)]