Vijjacarana, Vijjācaraṇa, Vijja-carana: 3 definitions

Introduction
In Buddhism
1. Theravada
Languages
1. Pali
See also

Introduction:

Vijjacarana 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 Doctrines

knowledge and conduct'.

This expression occurs in those passages in the suttas where the qualities of a Buddha are described, namely: Truly, the Blessed One is holy, is fully enlightened, perfect in knowledge and conduct..."

According to Vis.M. VII, 1 and D.3, knowledge (vijjā) refers here either to the 3-fold knowledge (s. te-vijjā), or to the 8 kinds of knowledge, namely:

the 6 higher spiritual powers (abhiññā)
insight (vipassanā)
magical power (iddhi);

whilst conduct (carana) refers to 15 things:

moral restraint,
watching over the sense-doors,
moderation in eating,
wakefulness,
faith,
moral shame,
moral dread,
great learning,
energy,
mindfulness,
wisdom and
the 4 absorptions.

context information

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 Dictionary

vijjācaraṇa : (nt.) special wisdom and virtue.

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

Vijjācaraṇa refers to: (-sampanna) (endowed with) special craft (wisdom) & virtue: see above, b.

Note: vijjācaraṇa is a Pali compound consisting of the words vijjā and caraṇa.

context information

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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