Dhammavihari Sutta, Dhammavihārī-suttā: 1 definition
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Dhammavihari Sutta 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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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesTwo suttas on the same theme. The monk worthy to be called a dhammavihari is not one who has mastered the Dhamma nor one who teaches it to others, neither is he one who repeats it by heart nor who reflects on it, but he is one who, having learnt the Dhamma, dwells apart and devotes himself to attaining calmness of self. A.iii.86.
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).
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Partial matches: Dhammavihari, Sutta.
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