Sihasana, Sīhāsana, Siha-asana: 1 definition
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Sihasana 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.
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Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySīhāsana refers to: a throne Mhvs 5, 62; 25, 98.
Note: sīhāsana is a Pali compound consisting of the words sīha and āsana.
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: Sihasana Vagga, Sihasanadayaka, Sihasanavijaniya.
Full-text: Asanupatthayaka.
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Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the thera, the donor of Sīhāsana < [Chapter 2 - Sīhāsaniyavagga (lion-throne section)]
The Buddha and His Disciples (by Venerable S. Dhammika)