Vinayatthakatha, Vinayatthakathā, Vinayaṭṭhakathā, Vinaya-atthakatha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vinayatthakatha 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: Pali Proper NamesSee Samantapasadika.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVinayaṭṭhakathā refers to: the (old) commentary on the Vinaya Vism. 72, 272; VbhA. 334; KhA 97.
Note: vinayaṭṭhakathā is a Pali compound consisting of the words vinaya and aṭṭhakathā.
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)
Partial matches: Atthakatha, Vinaya.
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Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
Efficiency of Paritta (Buddhist protecting charms) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The Suttavibhaṅga (analysis of a sutta) < [Translator’s Introduction]