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Meaning of "Tripitaka" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TRIPITAKA

From Pali tri three + pitaka basket.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TRIPITAKA

Tripitaka  [trɪˈpɪtəkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRIPITAKA

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Tripitaka is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRIPITAKA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tripiṭaka

Tripiṭaka is a Pali word meaning Three Baskets. It is the traditional term used by Buddhist traditions to describe their various canons of scriptures. The expression Three Baskets originally referred to three receptacles containing the scrolls on which the Buddhist scriptures were originally preserved. Hence, the Tripiṭaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sūtra Piṭaka, a Vinaya Piṭaka and an Abhidharma Piṭaka.

Definition of Tripitaka in the English dictionary

The definition of Tripitaka in the dictionary is the three collections of books making up the Buddhist canon of scriptures.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRIPITAKA


abaca
ˈæbəkə
abaka
ˈæbəkə
barracker
ˈbærəkə
Chanukah
ˈhɑːnəkə
Hanukkah
ˈhɑːnəkə
havocker
ˈhævəkə
Ithaca
ˈɪθəkə
Karnataka
kəˈnɑːtəkə
krumkake
ˈkrʊmˌkeəkə
Linacre
ˈlɪnəkə
massacre
ˈmæsəkə
Merca
ˈmɛəkə
Punaka
ˈpuːnəkə
Punakha
ˈpuːnəkə
spinnaker
ˈspɪnəkə
stomacher
ˈstʌməkə
Whitaker
ˈwɪtəkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRIPITAKA

Triple Alliance
triple bond
triple combination therapy
triple crown
Triple Entente

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRIPITAKA

aka
Chaka
chakalaka
Dhaka
haka
Halaka
jataka
kaka
Kanaka
kapa haka
Lusaka
Melaka
mousaka
moussaka
Osaka
pataka
Shaka
sifaka
taka
waka

Synonyms and antonyms of Tripitaka in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Tripitaka» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRIPITAKA

Find out the translation of Tripitaka to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Tripitaka from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Tripitaka» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大藏经
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Tripitaka
570 millions of speakers

English

Tripitaka
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Tripitaka
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تريبيتاكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Трипитака
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Tripitaka
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ত্রিপিটক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Tripitaka
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tripitaka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tripitaka
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

大蔵経
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대장경
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tripitaka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tam Tạng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Tripitaka
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Tripitaka
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tripitaka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Tripitaka
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Tripitaka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Трипитака
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Tripitaka
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Tripitaka
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tripitaka
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tripitaka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tripitaka
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Tripitaka

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIPITAKA»

The term «Tripitaka» is regularly used and occupies the 60.420 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIPITAKA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Tripitaka

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRIPITAKA»

Discover the use of Tripitaka in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Tripitaka and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gateway to Knowledge, Volume 1: A Condensation of the Tripitaka
Every volume in this series includes the Tibetan text and the English translation on facing pages. “The Tibetan master, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) is an exceptional treasure of wisdom, compassion and scholarship.
Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, 1997
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Biography of the Tripitaka Master of the Great Ci'en ...
This biography of the eminent seventh-century scholar-monk Xuanzang records his travels to India and subsequent achievements on his return to China.
慧立, Jung-hsi Li, 彦悰, 1995
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The Real Tripitaka: And Other Pieces
Thinking that this old gentleman might prove a very inconvenient addition to the party, Tripitaka was much annoyed. The modern equivalent of Bandha-the chauffeur who at the last moment produces an uncle or grandfather who is apparently ...
The Arthur Waley Estate, Arthur Waley, 2013
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The Buddhist Tripitaka As It Is Known in China and Japan: A ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Samuel Beal, 2010
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Agama Aura Tripitaka: Eka Anusilana
Eka Anusilana Nagraj (Muni.) Bhūpendra Swarup Jain, Raghunātha Śarmā. Vastus (Auxiliary literature, categorised as Vast us) Along with the Chulikas, there is another category of auxiliary literature called ' Vastu' (knowledge of essentials)  ...
Nagraj (Muni.), Bhūpendra Swarup Jain, Raghunātha Śarmā, 2003
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Building for South Asia: An Architectural Autobiography
Tripitaka Library, Rangoon 3. Tripitaka Library, Rangoon 4. Tripitaka Library, Model 5. Tripitaka Library, Rangoon, Entrance 6. Tripitaka Library 7. Tripitaka Library 8. Tripitaka Library 9. Tripitaka Library, Meditation Room 10. Tripitaka Library ...
Benjamin Polk, 1993
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Records of High Sanghans
The Buddhist tradition is enhanced by a large body of literature containing truly moving and inspiring life stories of monks and nuns whose lives were dedicated to the preservation and propagation of the Sagely Teaching.
Hsüan Hua, Tripitaka Master Hua, 1983
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The Journey to the West, Revised Edition
An adventure rich with danger and excitement, this seminal work of the Chinese literary canonis by turns allegory, satire, and fantasy.
‎2013
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Indian Buddhism
The First Rehearsal of the Tripitaka The Empire of Magadha The VaisaU Affair and the Assembly of 700 Monks The First Schism The Abhidharma The First Rehearsal of the Tripitaka After the Final Extinction (parinirvdna) of the Buddha, and ...
A. K. Warder, 2000
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China Under Jurchen Rule: Essays on Chin Intellectual and ...
A Buddhist nun by the name of Ts'ui Fa-chen swore (and broke her arm to seal the oath) that she would raise the funds required to reprint the official edition of the Buddhist Tripitaka printed by the Northern Sung government. The project was  ...
Hoyt Cleveland Tillman, Stephen H. West, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRIPITAKA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Tripitaka is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tripitaka Teatro representa este fin de semana en la CNT 'Historia …
La compañia riojana Tripitaka Teatro actúa por partida doble este fin de semana en el Salón Buenaventura (Teatro de la CNT): por un lado, 'Historia de un ... «La Rioja, Jan 15»
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Depositing of gold plates inscribed with Tripitaka
Arrangements have been made to deposit 16,293 gold plates inscribed with the 'Tripitaka' and 'Piruwana Poth Wahanse' inscribed on argent plates in the ... «Ministry of Defence, Nov 14»
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Monkey's journey west hits a few hurdles
For company, Tripitaka has a trio of troublesome sidekicks, all of whom have been expelled from heaven: the biffo-loving Monkey, the gluttonous Pigsy, and ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Oct 14»
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Wer ist eigentlich? #57: Tripitaka, auch bekannt als Trip
Doch als Monkey nach der harten Landung das Bewusstsein wiedererlangt, hat ihm Tripitaka, genannt Trip, ein Sklavenstirnband angelegt. Das zwingt ihn ihre ... «Spieletipps.de, Jul 14»
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'We're Preston's best band'
With their own blend of soul and jazz infused with funk, Tripitaka have a huge North West fan base, and saxophonist Aaron Siggs, boasts they are the “best band ... «Lancashire Evening Post, May 14»
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Exploring The World's Greatest Libraries (PHOTOS)
The Tripitaka Koreana, Haeinsa Temple, South Korea, 1231. This is one of the oldest and most remarkable collections in the world. The items on the shelves are ... «Huffington Post, Nov 13»
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Tripitaka Koreana Festival kicks off
The 2013 Tripitaka Koreana Festival kicked off on Friday in Hapcheon, 354 kilometers south of Seoul, for a 45-day run until Nov. 10. The event is dubbed the ... «TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific, Oct 13»
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Tripitaka Festival Showcases Buddhist Marvel
A festival began Thursday celebrating the Tripitaka Koreana, a priceless collection of Buddhist scripture that is currently housed at Haein Temple in South ... «The Chosun Ilbo, Sep 13»
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Rare Buddha statue to be unveiled during Tripitaka Koreana Festival
A 1,200-year-old Buddha statue will be shown to the public for the first time during this year's global Tripitaka festival, the event's organizer said Monday. «The Korea Herald, Sep 13»
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Scholar suggests name change for Tripitaka Koreana
An American scholar on Tuesday suggested that the Tripitaka Koreana, the English name for the “Palmandaejangyeong (80,000 canons),” be changed to simply ... «The Korea Herald, Sep 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Tripitaka [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/tripitaka>. Apr 2024 ».
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