Avichi, Avīchi: 0 definition
Introduction:
Avichi 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.
Ambiguity: Although Avichi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Avici. It further has the optional forms Avīchi, Avīchī, Āvīchi, A-vichi and A-vīchi.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismAvichi:—The Hell of constant suffering, you must commit at least one of the five cardinal sins to arrive in this state.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vichi, A, Vici.
Starts with: Aviccinmukurttam, Aviccinnam, Avichika, Avichimat, Avichimaya, Avichintya, Avicivalam.
Full-text: Naraka, Anicidarshin.
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Sutra of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Fundamental Vows
Chapter 3 - Observations of Retribution of Human Beings Resulting from Previous Karmas
Chapter 9 - The Chanting of the Buddha's Name
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LVII - Cosmogeny of Hell and the nether regions < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter CV - Rites of atonement (Prayaschitta) < [Agastya Samhita]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Courses through the five destinies (pañcagati) < [The world of transmigration]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 1 - Country of Tseh-kia (Takka) < [Book IV - Fifteen Countries]
Chapter 10 - Country of Mo-ti-pu-lo (Matipura) < [Book IV - Fifteen Countries]
Chapter 1 - Country of Shi-lo-fu-shi-ti (Shravasti) < [Book VI - Four Countries]
The Garuda Purana (abridged) (by Ernest Wood)