Vibbhamati: 2 definitions

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Vibbhamati 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.

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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

vibbhamati : (vi + bham + a) goes astray; forsakes the Order.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Vibbhamati, (vi+bhamati) to wander about, to go astray, to forsake the Order Vin. I, 72; II, 14; III, 40 (may be taken in the sense of enjoying oneself or sporting, i.e. cohabiting, at this passage), IV. 216; J. I, 117; III, 462 (of a bhikkhu enticed by his former wife), 496.—pp. vibbhanta. (Page 629)

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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.

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