Atthibhava, Atthibhāva, Atthi-bhava: 2 definitions
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Atthibhava 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 Dictionaryatthibhāva : (m.) existence; the fact of being present.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAtthibhāva refers to: state of being, existence, being J. I, 222, 290; II, 415; DhA. II, 5; IV, 217 (atthibhāva vā natthibhāva vā whether there is or not). (Page 25)
Note: atthibhāva is a Pali compound consisting of the words atthi and bhāva.
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)
Partial matches: Atthi, Bhava.
Ends with: Natthibhava.
Full-text: Atthita.
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