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Vivicca 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 DictionaryVivicca, (indecl.) (ger. of viviccati) separating oneself from (Instr.), aloof from D. I, 37; A. III, 25; J. VI, 388; Dhs. 160; Pug. 68; Vism. 139, 140 (explained in detail).—Doubtful reading at Pv. I, 119 (for viricca?).—As viviccaṃ (& a°) at J. V, 434 in meaning “secretly” (=raho paṭicchannaṃ C.). (Page 638)
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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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 271-272 - The Story of Some Monks < [Chapter 19 - Dhammaṭṭha Vagga (Established in Dhamma)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Section B - Second method: removing the obstacles < [Part 2 - Means of acquiring meditation]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter II - Good In Relation To The Universe Of Form < [Part I - Good States Of Consciousness]