Bhikkhacariya, Bhikkhācariyā, Bhikkha-cariya: 2 definitions
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Bhikkhacariya 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 Dictionarybhikkhācariyā : (f.) going about for alms.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryBhikkhācariyā refers to: going about for alms, begging round Sn. 700; PvA. 146.
Note: bhikkhācariyā is a Pali compound consisting of the words bhikkhā and cariyā.
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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