Vikkhepa: 2 definitions
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Vikkhepa 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 Dictionaryvikkhepa : (m.) disturbance; confusion; derangement.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVikkhepa, (vi+khepa) 1. disturbance, derangement J. VI, 139.—2. perplexity, confusion D. I, 59.—vācā° equivocation, senseless talk D. I, 24.—3. in citta° & cetaso v. upset of mind, unbalanced mind, mental derangement: citta° S. I, 126; Pug. 69; cetaso A. III, 448; Dhs. 429; Vbh. 373.—avikkhepa equanimity, balance D. III, 213; A. I, 83; Ps. I, 94; Dhs. 160, 430; Vbh. 178 sq. 231 sq. 266 sq. 279 sq. 285 sq.
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: Vikkhepaka, Vikkhepapatibahana.
Ends with: Amaravikkhepa, Avikkhepa, Cittavikkhepa, Vacavikkhepa.
Full-text: Avikkhepa, Cittakkhepa, Vilekha, Vacavikkhepa, Vikkhepapatibahana, Vikkhepika, Amara, Cetas.
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