Bhumma, Bhummā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Bhumma 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: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA class of devas, earth bound deities. They belong to the lowest category of devas. E.g., A.iv.119.
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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarybhumma : (adj.) terrestrial. (in cpds.), having stages or stories.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryBhumma, (adj. -n.) (fr. bhūmi, Vedic bhūmya) 1. belonging to the earth, earthly, terrestrial; nt. soil, ground, floor Sn. 222 (bhūtāni bhummāni earthly creatures, contrasted with creatures in the air, antalikkhe), 236 (id.); Sdhp. 420 (sabba-bhummā khattiyā). pl. bhummā the earthly ones, i.e. the gods inhabiting the earth, esp. tree gods (Yakkhas) Vv 842 (=bhumma-deva VvA. 334).—nt. ground: Pv. II, 102 (yāva bhummā down to the ground); v. l. BB bhūm(i).—2. the locative case KhA 106, 111, 224; SnA 140, 210, 321, 433; PvA. 33.
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)
Starts with: Bhumma-udaka, Bhummadeva, Bhummadevata, Bhummaja, Bhummajala, Bhummantalikkha, Bhummantara, Bhummattha, Bhummattharana.
Ends with: Abhumma, Pacchabhumma.
Full-text: Abhumma, Bhummadevata, Bhummi, Avivada, Bhummattharana, Tharana, Bhummantalikkha, Bhummadeva, Bhummantara, Samipa, Bhumya, Upayoga, Bhummajala, Nagapeta Vatthu, Jala, Devata, Bhuri, Deva, Sabba, Yakkha.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Bhumma, Bhummā; (plurals include: Bhummas, Bhummās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 6 - Realization of the Three Knowledges: Pu, Di, Ā < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Part 4 - Discourse on the Life of the Bodhisatta Brahmin Sankha < [Chapter 22 - Founding of Vesali]
The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)
Chapter 19 - The Abodes Of Bliss < [The Sutta]
Chapter 22 - The World Of Dhamma < [The Sutta]
Chapter 17 - Heaven On Earth < [The Sutta]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Foreword to the first volume < [Volume I]