Vaddhamanaka, Vaḍḍhamānaka, Vaddhamānaka: 2 definitions
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Vaddhamanaka 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 NamesSee Vaddha vihara above.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVaḍḍhamānaka, (adj.) (ppr. of vaḍḍheti+ka) growing, increasing, getting bigger; only in phrase vaḍḍhamānaka-cchāyāya (Loc.) with growing shade, as the shadows lengthened, when evening drew near DhA. I, 96, 416; II, 79; Mhvs 19, 40. (Page 595)
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: Vaddhamanaka Tittha.
Ends with: Abhivaddhamanaka, Aggivaddhamanaka, Kadduravaddhamanaka, Tissavaddhamanaka.
Full-text: Vaddha Vihara, Pingala Buddharakkhita.
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