Lahu, 2 Definition(s)
Introduction
Lahu 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
Lahu, (adj.) (Sk. laghu & raghu: see etym. under laṅghati) light, quick A. I, 10, 45.—lahuṃ karoti to make light, to be frivolous J. II, 451.—nt. lahuṃ (adv.) quickly Pv IV. 160; Dpvs. I, 53; Mhvs 4, 17.—Usually as lahuka (q. v.).
—citta light-minded S. I, 201; J. III, 73.—ṭṭhāna lightness of body, bodily vigour, good health M. I, 437, 473; D. I, 204; Ud. 15; Miln. 14. (Cp. BSk. laghūtthānatā Divy 156. ) —parivatta quickly or easily changing VbhA. 408. (Page 582)
lahu : (adj.) light; quick, (nt.) a short; vowel.
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.
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| Lahu Sutta | 1. Four conditions, the cultivation of which leads to buoyant (lahu) insight. S.v.412.
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| Lahuta | Lahutā, (f.) (fr. lahu) lightness, buoyancy Dhs. 42, 322, 585; Vism. 448. (Page 582) | |
| Garu | Garu, (Vedic guru; Gr. baruζ, Lat. gravis & brutus, Goth. kaurus) 1. adj. (a) lit. heavy, opp.... | |
| Khippa | Khippa, (adj.): (Vedic kṣipra to kṣip) 1. quick, lit. in the way of throwing (cp. “like a shot”... | |
| Lahuka | Lahukā, (adj.) (lahu+ka) 1. light (opp. garuka); trifling Vin. I, 49; A. II, 48 (āpatti); IV... | |
| Langhati | Laṅghati, (laṅgh, a by-form of lagh, as in laghu (see lahu) light, quick; Idg. *legh & *leṅgh,... | |
| Lahuso | Lahuso, (adv.) (orig. Abl. of lahu) quickly A. IV, 247 (sabba°); Vism. 238. (Page 582) | |
| Lahusa | Lahusa, (adj.) (fr. lahu) easily offended, touchy D. I, 90; expld by DA. I, 256 as follows: “l... |
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