Uposathika: 2 definitions
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Uposathika 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 Dictionaryuposathika : (adj.) one who observes 8 precepts.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryUposathika, (adj.) (fr. uposatha) — 1. belonging to the Uposatha in phrase anuposathikaṃ (adv.) on every U. , i.e. every fortnight Vin. IV, 315.—2. observing the Sabbath, fasting (cp. BSk. uposadhika M Vastu II. 9); Vin. I, 58; IV, 75, 78; J. III, 52; Vism. 66 (bhatta); DhA. I, 205. (Page 151)
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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Full-text: Posathika, Uposathin, Patipadaka, Pakkhika.
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