Dhammasavaṇa, Dhammasavana, Dhamma-savana: 2 definitions
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Dhammasavaṇa 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 Dictionarydhammasavaṇa : (nt.) hearing of the Norm.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammasavana refers to: hearing the preaching of the Dh., “going to church” Vin.I, 101; M.II, 175; A.II, 248, 381; IV, 361; Sn.265; DhA.III, 190;
Note: dhammasavana is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and savana.
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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Partial matches: Dhamma, Savana.
Full-text: Dharmashravana.
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Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Domain 8 - Dhammasavana (listening to the dhamma) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
Paritta as Bhavana Meditation < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
What Kamma is (by Sayadaw U Thittila)
Kamma 2 - World Of Desires < [Part 3 - Classification Of Kamma]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 219-220 - The Story of Nandiya < [Chapter 16 - Piya Vagga (Affection)]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Fourfold Kamma < [Chapter V - Process Freed Section]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)