Nimittakamma, Nimitta-kamma: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nimittakamma 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryN (Fact to make a gesture or pointing at something). Action lying in making somebody understand something by means of a gesture or by designating an object.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNimittakamma refers to: prognostication, prophecy Vin. V, 172; Vbh. 353;
Note: nimittakamma is a Pali compound consisting of the words nimitta and kamma.
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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Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Allowance for Kaṭhina < [7. Kaṭhina]
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)