Asaddhamma: 2 definitions
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Asaddhamma 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.
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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryasaddhamma : (m.) 1. misconduct; sin; 2. sexual intercourse.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAsaddhamma, (a + sat + dhamma, cp. asat & BSk. asaddharma) evil condition, sin, esp. sexual intercourse; usually mentioned as a set of several sins, viz. as 3 at It. 85; as 4 at A. II, 47; as 7 at D. III, 252, 282; as 8 at Vin. II, 202. (Page 87)
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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Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 7, Chapter 4 < [Khandaka 7 - Dissensions in the Order]