Pabba, 3 Definition(s)
Introduction
Pabba 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
Pabba, (nt.) (Ved. parvan) 1. a knot (of a stalk), joint, section Vin. IV, 35; M. I, 80; J. I, 245 (veḷu°); Vism. 358 (id.; but nāḷika p. 260); VbhA. 63 (id.); Th. 1, 243.—aṅgula° finger joint Vin. IV, 262, M. I, 187; DA. I, 285.—pabba-pabbaṃ knot for knot DhsA. 11.—2. the elbow S. IV, 171.—3. section, division, part Vism. 240 (14 sections of contemplation of the body or kāyagatāsati); VbhA. 275, 286.
—gaṇṭhi a knot Miln. 103. —valli a species of Dūrvā J. V, 69; —vāta intermittent ague Vin. I, 205. (Page 413)
pabba : (nt.) knot of the stalk; joint; section; division. || paṇṇa (nt.) a leaf; a leaf for writing upon; a letter.
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)
N Part, chapter, section.
Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryTheravāda 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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