Patitthana, aka: Patiṭṭhāna; 3 Definition(s)
Introduction
Patitthana 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
Pali
Patiṭṭhāna, (nt.) (fr. paṭi+ sthā cp. late Sk. pratiṣṭhāna) fixing, setting up, support, help, ground (for salvation) Sn. 1011: PvA. 123. (Page 405)
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionarypatiṭṭhāna : (nt.) fixing; setting up; support.
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary
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.
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
The capital of Alaka, the first place to be passed by Bavaris disciples on their way to Savatthi (SN.vs.1011).
It is identified with the Baithana or Paitana of Ptolemy.
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesTheravāda 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).
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