Pacceka: 3 definitions
Introduction
Introduction:
Pacceka 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryM Distinct.
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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarypacceka : (adj.) separate; each; various; single.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPacceka, (adj.) (paṭi+eka, cp. BSk. pratyeka Divy 335, 336) each one, single, by oneself, separate, various, several D. I, 49 (itthi); II, 261 (°vasavattin, of the 10 issaras); S. I, 26 (°gāthā a stanza each), 146 (°brahma an independent Brahma); A. II, 41 (°sacca); V, 29 (id.); Sn. 824 (id.), 1009 (°gaṇino each one having followers= visuṃ visuṃ gaṇavanto SnA 583); J. IV, 114 (°bodhiñāṇa); Nd1 58 (°muni); DA. I, 148 (paccekā itthiyo); SnA 52 (°bodhisatta one destined to become a Paccekabuddha), 67 (id.), 73 (°sambodhi), 476 (niraya a separate or special purgatory); PvA. 251 (id.), Sdhp. 589 (°bodhi).—paccekaṃ (adv.) singly, individually, to each one VvA. 282. See also pāṭekka.
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)
Starts with: Pacceka Bodhi, Pacceka Brahma, Paccekabuddha, Paccekam.
Full-text (+242): Paccekabuddha, Uccangamaya, Anigha, Silent Buddha, Anasava, Sattha, Hingu, Santacitta, Hinga, Sabbabhibhu, Sidari, Darimukha, Pavatta, Jita Ata, Sonemi, Vitaraga, Jalina, Tatha, Manacchidda, Manomaya.
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Search found 18 books and stories containing Pacceka; (plurals include: Paccekas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 459: Pānīya-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Jataka 496: Bhikkhā-Parampara-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Jataka 221: Kāsāva-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Buddhist Outlook on Daily Life (by Nina van Gorkom)
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Cause 4 - Untimely Death < [Part 1 - The Four Causes Of Death]
Part 6 - The Story Of A Rich Man < [Chapter 7 - Kamma]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - Bodhisatta (a future Buddha) < [Chapter 2 - Rare Appearance of a Buddha]
Part 4 - Buddha (a Supremely Enlightened One) < [Chapter 2 - Rare Appearance of a Buddha]
Part 5 - Buddha-kicca (daily duties of a Buddha) < [Chapter 2 - Rare Appearance of a Buddha]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Appendix 2 - Invitation To Deities < [Appendix]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Chapter 2 - The Buddha < [Part 1 - General Introduction]