Surameraya, Surāmeraya, Sura-meraya: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Surameraya 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: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesOn the evil effects of drinking intoxicants, s. surāmeraya, etc.
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 Dictionarysurāmeraya : (nt.) rum and spirits.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySurāmeraya refers to: (-pāna) (drinking) rum & spirits A. I, 261; II, 53. See also (pañca-) sikkhāpada.
Note: surāmeraya is a Pali compound consisting of the words surā and meraya.
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: Meraya, Sura.
Starts with: Surameraya Majja.
Full-text: Alcohol Prohibition, Intoxicating Drinks, Madhuka, Anuyunjati, Sikkhapada, Shila.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Brahmacariya-Pañcama Sīla < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Five, Eight and Ten Precepts < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Precepts (by Ajahn Sumedho)
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
Monks’ Analysis: on How Many Offences? (Pācittiya) < [1.2. Monks’ Analysis: on How Many Offences?]