Vimanavatthu, Vimānavatthu: 1 definition
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Vimanavatthu 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 Dictionaryvimānavatthu : (nt.) a book containing stories about vimānas.
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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Ends with: Cularathavimanavatthu, Maharatha Vimanavatthu, Pitavimanavatthu.
Full-text (+29): Maharatha Vagga, Pitha Vagga, Bimbaka, Paramatthadipani, Vinayaka, Samgata, Nidhyapta, Alambusha, Pratipaksha, Madhura, Alamba, Mayurangahastaka, Anekavanna, Bhujishya, Mayurahastaka, Morahastaka, Kundalaka, Magadhapura, Hastinaga, Rishigiri.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Vimanavatthu, Vimānavatthu; (plurals include: Vimanavatthus, Vimānavatthus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.5(f). Khuddaka Nikāya (Collection of Little Texts) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 10 - Why is the Buddha called Śāstā Devamanuṣyāṇām < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]
Part 3 - Explanation of the word Bhikṣu < [Chapter VI - The Great Bhikṣu Saṃgha]
Part 2 - The origins of Rājagṛha < [Chapter V - Rājagṛha]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 1 - The Scriptures And Their Commentaries < [Part 1 - General Introduction]