Introduction

Valiya 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 Names

One of the chief women supporters of Dhammadassi Buddha. Bu.xvi. 20.

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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 Dictionary

Valiya, at M. I, 446 is not clear. It is combined with vaṇṇiya (q. v.). See also note on p. 567; v. l. pāṇiya; C. silent. (Page 603)

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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)

Ends with: Avaliya, Kakavaliya, Katapalvaliya, Kaulavaliya, Shaivaliya, Shevaliya.

Full-text: Vishavaidyasarasamuccaya, Vishavijnana, Vishacikitsa, Dhammadassi.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Valiya, Valiyā; (plurals include: Valiyas, Valiyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)

Chapter 3.1 - Tripurantaka-murti (burning down of the three castles) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]

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Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)

Appendix 1.4 - Sacred Prostitution < [Appendices]

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