Abbhana, Abbhāna: 2 definitions
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Abbhana 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 GlossaryN (Reintegration (within the sangha)). Procedure designed for reintegrating a bhikkhu who has got entirely purified from a sanghadisesa. This procedure enables to reaccept him fully within the community and to consider him again the same as other bhikkhus.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAbbhāna, (nt.) (abhi + āyana of ā + yā (i)) coming back, rehabilitation of a bhikkhu who has undergone a penance for an expiable offence Vin.I, 49 (°âraha), 53 (id.), 143, 327; II, 33, 40, 162; A.I, 99. — Cp. abbheti. (Page 60)
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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Ends with: Pagabbhana.
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Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Story of the Wealthy Man Anāthapiṇḍika < [Chapter 20 - The Six Princes achieved different Attainments]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On the duties to the preceptor < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]
Part II - The Suttanta Pairs Of Terms < [Book III - The Division Entitled 'elimination']
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)