Siliya, Sī lī yá, Si li ya, Sīliya: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Siliya 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.
In Buddhism
Chinese Buddhism
斯哩牙 [si li ya]—Sūrya, the sun, the sun-deva.
Chinese Buddhism (漢傳佛教, hanchuan fojiao) is the form of Buddhism that developed in China, blending Mahayana teachings with Daoist and Confucian thought. Its texts are mainly in Classical Chinese, based on translations from Sanskrit. Major schools include Chan (Zen), Pure Land, Tiantai, and Huayan. Chinese Buddhism has greatly influenced East Asian religion and culture.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Sīliya, (nt.) (abstr. fr. sīla, Sk. śīlya for śailya) conduct, behaviour, character; said of bad behaviour, e.g. J. III, 74=IV. 71; emphasized as dussīlya, e.g. S. V, 384; A. I, 105; V, 145 sq.; opp. sādhu-sīliya J. II, 137 (=sundara-sīla-bhāva C.). (Page 713)
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
Siliyā (सिलिया) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Śilikā.
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.
Chinese-English dictionary
斯哩牙 [sī lī yá] refers to: “Sūrya” [name of a Deity].
斯哩牙 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Related Chinese terms] 薊利耶.
[Vietnamese] tư lý nha.
[Korean] 사리아 / Saria.
[Japanese] シリガ / Shiriga.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ya, Ci, Shi, Li.
Starts with: Siliyanai.
Full-text: Tu ly nha, Surya, Sadhusiliya, Ji li ye, Silika.
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