Vikkhayitaka, Vikkhāyitaka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Vikkhayitaka 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVikkhāyitaka, (adj. -nt.) (vi+khāyati(=khādita)+ka) “pertaining (or: of the nature of) to being eaten up, ” i.e. a (mental) representation obtained by contemplation of a corpse gnawed by animals, one of the asubhakammaṭṭhānas Vism. 110=Miln. 332 (°saññā); Vism. 179, 194. (Page 614)
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)
Full-text: Vikhaditaka.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Vikkhayitaka, Vikkhāyitaka; (plurals include: Vikkhayitakas, Vikkhāyitakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
General Definitions < [Chapter VI - Foulness as a Meditation Subject (Asubha-kammaṭṭhāna-niddesa)]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 231-234 - The Story of A Group of Six Monks < [Chapter 17 - Kodha Vagga (Anger)]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)