Sahassakkha, Sahassa-akkha: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sahassakkha 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)
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA name of Sakka.
Therav膩da 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
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysahassakkha : (m.) the thousand-eyed Sakka.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySahassakkha refers to: thousand-eyed, the god Sakka S. I, 229; J. VI, 203; sahassacakkhu the same J. V, 394, 407.
Note: sahassakkha is a Pali compound consisting of the words sahassa and akkha.
Pali is the language of the Tipi峁璦ka, which is the sacred canon of Therav膩da Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha鈥檚 speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sahassa, Akkha.
Starts with: Sahassakkhattum.
Full-text: Sakka.
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