Vikkhambhana: 2 definitions

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Vikkhambhana 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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[«previous next»] — Vikkhambhana in Pali glossary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

vikkhambhana : (nt.) arrest; elimination; discarding; suppression.

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

Vikkhambhana, (nt.) (vi+khambha+na) withdrawal of support, stopping (the nīvaraṇas or any evil influences or corruptions: kilesa°), arresting, paralysing; elimination, discarding Ps. II, 179; Nd1 6; Nd2 338, 606b; J. III, 15 (kilesa°+metta-bhāvana-jhān’uppatti); IV, 17; Vism320; Sdhp. 455.—Usually in foll. cpds. : °pahāna elimination (of character-blemishes) by discarding J. II, 230; Nd2 203; Vism. 5; DhsA. 352; SnA 19; °vimutti emancipation by elimination J. II, 35; °viveka arrest by aloofness DhsA. 12, 164; Vism. 140, 141. (Page 614)

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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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