Danavatthu, Dānavatthu, Dana-vatthu: 2 definitions
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Danavatthu 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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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarydānavatthu : (nt.) things to be given.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDānavatthu—that which constitutes a meritorious gift; almsgiving, beneficence, offering, donation D.III, 258= A.IV, 236; PvA.20 (=annapānādika dasavidha dātabbavatthu PvA.7);
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Dānavatthu refers to: that which constitutes a meritorious gift; almsgiving, beneficence, offering, donation D.III, 258= A.IV, 236; PvA.20 (=annapānādika dasavidha dātabbavatthu PvA.7);
Note: dānavatthu is a Pali compound consisting of the words dāna and vatthu.
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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Partial matches: Vatthu, Dana, Tana.
Starts with: Danavatthu Sutta.
Ends with: Codanavatthu.
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Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Domain 1 - Dana (charity) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Miscellaneous Notes on Different Aspect of Dāna (generosity) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]