Vossagga: 2 definitions
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Vossagga 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 Dictionaryvossagga : (m.) donation; relinquishing; giving up.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVossagga, (=ossagga; ava+sṛj) relinquishing, relaxation; handing over, donation, gift (see on term as ethical Bdhgh at K. S. I. 321) D. III, 190 (issariya° handing over of authority), 226; S. IV, 365 sq.; V, 63 sq. 351 (°rata fond of giving); A. II, 66 (id.); III, 53 (id.); Ps. I, 109; II, 24, 117; J. VI, 213 (kamma°); Nett 16; Vbh. 229, 350; Vism. 224; VbhA. 317. —sati-vossagga relaxation of attention, inattention, indifference DhA. I, 228; III, 163, 482; IV, 43. —pariṇāmi, maturity of surrender S. I, 88. (Page 652)
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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Full-text: Ossagga, Pamattacarin, Vo, Kamma.
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Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
(5) Recollection of the Generosity < [Chapter VII - Six Recollections (Cha-anussati-niddesa)]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1(a). The Meaning of Bojjhaṅga (factors of enlightenment) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]