Pek: 1 definition
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Pek 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Pek, (k)hā (f.) (fr. pa+īkṣ) 1. consideration, view Vbh. 325, 328.—2. desire J. V, 403 (p. vuccati taṇhā).—3. (or (pekkhaṃ?) show at a fair D. I, 6 (=naṭa-samajjā DA. I, 84); see Dial. I. 7, n. 4 and cp. J. R. A. S. 1903, 186. (Page 472)
2) Pek, (k)havant (fr. pekkhā) desirous of (Loc.) J. V, 403. (Page 471)
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)
Starts with (+37): Pek namz, Pekabar, Pekadahada, Pekan, Pekan mata hari, Pekanarakam, Pekanem, Pekara, Pekarevasaka, Pekata, Peke, Pekea, Pekea tata-youba, Pekepeke, Pekepeke mwitu, Pekhila, Pekht, Pekhuniya, Pekhuṇa, Peki.
Ends with: Noningkepek.
Full-text: Pek namz.
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