Silabbata, Sīlabbata, Sila-bbata: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Silabbata 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 Rituals. Ritual practices, ceremonies, recitations.
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 Dictionarysīlabbata : (nt.) ceremonial observances.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySīlabbata refers to: (=vata2) good works and ceremonial observances Dh. 271; A. I, 225; S. IV, 118; Ud. 71; Sn. 231, etc.; sīlavata the same Sn. 212, 782, 790, 797, 803, 899; It. 79 sq.; °-parāmāsa the contagion of mere rule and ritual, the infatuation of good works, the delusion that they suffice Vin. I, 184; M. I, 433; Dhs. 1005; A. III, 377; IV, 144 sq.; Nd1 98; Dukp 245, 282 sq.; DhsA. 348; see also explanation at Cpd. 171, n. 4. ‹-› sīlabbatupādāna grasping after works and rites D. II, 58; Dhs. 1005, 1216; Vism. 569; VbhA. 181 sq.—The old form sīlavata still preserves the original good sense, as much as “observing the rules of good conduct, ” “being of virtuous behaviour. ” Thus at Th. 1, 12; Sn. 212, 782 (explained in detail at Nd1 66), 790, 797, 803; It. 79; J. VI, 491 (ariya°).
Note: sīlabbata is a Pali compound consisting of the words sīla and bbata.
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: Silabbata Paramasa, Silabbata Paramasa Kayagantha, Silabbataparamasa.
Full-text: Kayagantha, Silabbatupadana, Paramasa, Samyojana, Ditthupadana, Kamupadana, Shilavrata, Gantha, Ida, Anagami, Upadhi, Bhikkhu, Ariya Puggala, Vata.
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A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 397 - The Story of Uggasena the Acrobat < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Verse 386 - The Story of a Certain Brāhmin < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Verse 90 - The Story of the Question Asked by Jīvaka < [Chapter 7 - Arahanta Vagga (The Saints)]
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 23 - Different Groups Of Defilements Part III < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]
Chapter 22 - Different Groups Of Defilements Part II < [Part III - Akusala Cetasikas]