Sappaya, Sappāya: 3 definitions
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Sappaya 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 GlossaryF Satisfaction.
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 Dictionarysappāya : (adj.) beneficial; wholesome; suitable.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySappāya, (adj.) (saṃ+pā (=pra+ā)+i, cp. pāya. The corresponding BSk. form is sāmpreya (=saṃ+pra+i, with guṇa), e.g. AvŚ I. 255; III, 110) likely, beneficial, fit, suitable A. I, 120; S. III, 268; IV, 23 sq. , 133 sq. (Nibbāna° paṭipadā); J. I, 182, 195; II, 436 (kiṃci sappāyaṃ something that did him good, a remedy); Vin. I, 292, 302; Miln. 215 (sappāyakiriyā, giving a drug). nt. something beneficial, benefit, help Vism. 34, 87 (°sevin); VbhA. 265 (various), 271 (°kathā).—Ten sappāyas & 10 asappāyas at DhsA. 168.—sappāyâsappāyaṃ what is suitable, and what not J. I, 215, 471; used as the last part of a compound, meaning what is suitable with reference to: senāsanasappāya (nt.) suitable lodgings J. I, 215. (Page 680)
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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Starts with: Sappayata.
Ends with: Asappaya, Utusappaya.
Full-text: Sappayata, Utusappaya, Sampreya, Sampajanna.
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Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part I - Devadaha Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
Practicing Insight on Your Own (by Acharn Thawee Baladhammo)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - The two forms of Pāṭimokkha < [Chapter 16 - The arrival of Upatissa and Kolita]
Biography (37): Nanda Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1(b). The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
1.3.1. Kāyanupassanā—Contemplation of the Body < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
Patipada (by Acariya Maha Boowa Ñanasampanno)
Straight from the Heart (by Acariya Maha Boowa Nanasampanno)