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PRONUNCIATION OF VIHARA

vihara  [viːˈhɑːrə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VIHARA

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Vihara 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 VIHARA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

vihara

Vihara

Vihara is the Sanskrit and Pali term for a Buddhist monastery. It originally meant "a secluded place in which to walk", and referred to "dwellings" or "refuges" used by wandering monks during the rainy season. The northern Indian state of Bihar derives its name from the word "vihara", probably due to the abundance of Buddhist monasteries in that area. The word "vihara" also been borrowed in Malay where it is spelled "biara," and denotes a monastery or other non-Muslim places of worship. In Thailand and China, "vihara" has a narrower meaning, and designates a small shrine hall or retreat house. It is called a "Wihan" in Thai, and a "Vihear" in Khmer. In Burmese, wihara, means "monastery," but the native Burmese word kyaung is preferred.

Definition of vihara in the English dictionary

The definition of vihara in the dictionary is a type of Buddhist temple which usually has living quarters for monks or nuns, a shrine with an image of the Buddha and a meditation space.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VIHARA


Amhara
æmˈhɑːrə
antara
ænˈtɑːrə
Ara
ˈɑːrə
Asmara
æsˈmɑːrə
Carrara
kəˈrɑːrə
Ferrara
fəˈrɑːrə
Guadalajara
ˌɡwɑːdələˈhɑːrə
Guevara
ɡəˈvɑːrə
Harar
ˈhɑːrə
Harrer
ˈhɑːrə
Lara
ˈlɑːrə
mascara
mæˈskɑːrə
mojarra
məʊˈhɑːrə
Nara
ˈnɑːrə
para
ˈpɑːrə
Sahara
səˈhɑːrə
samara
səˈmɑːrə
sayonara
ˌsaɪəˈnɑːrə
tiara
tɪˈɑːrə
vara
ˈvɑːrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VIHARA

vigorish
vigoro
vigoroso
vigorous
vigorously
vigorousness
vigour
vihuela
Viipuri
Vijayawada
Viking
vikingism
vilayet
vildly
vildness
vile
vilely

WORDS THAT END LIKE VIHARA

akhara
Ankara
Bokhara
Bukhara
chara
Che Guevara
cithara
Kara
kithara
mara
Marmara
Niagara
Novara
Nusa Tenggara
Pescara
Santa Clara
Spanish Sahara
tara
Vadodara
Western Sahara

Synonyms and antonyms of vihara in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «vihara» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VIHARA

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

Translator English - Chinese

精舍
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vihara
570 millions of speakers

English

vihara
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विहार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فيهارا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вихара
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vihara
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিহার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vihâra
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Vihara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

vihara
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

僧房
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비하라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Vihara
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tu viện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விகாரை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विहर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vihara
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vihara
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

vihara
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вихара
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Vihara
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

vihara
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Vihara
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vihara
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Vihara
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of vihara

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VIHARA»

The term «vihara» is regularly used and occupies the 67.436 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VIHARA» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VIHARA»

Discover the use of vihara in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to vihara and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rebuilding Buddhism: The Theravada Movement in ...
Kabhre-Palanchok Bodhicharya Vihara, Ba- nepa Chandrakirti Vihara, Ba- nepa Dhyankuti Vihara, Banepa Sudarshan Vihara, Banepa *Kashivarna Buddha Vihara, Panauti Purvarama Vihara, Dhuli- khel Shikhalapur Vihara, Dhuli- khel ...
Sarah LeVine, David N Gellner, 2009
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Stupa and Swastika: Historical Urban Planning Principles in ...
Manako Vihara Niva Vihara Nyaipi Vihara Ko Vihara 8 9 192 10 192 194 43 44 45 46 YaipimVihara (Yampi?) Naka Vahara Guji Baha Puco Bahi 340 456 373 11 12 198 202 Petech 372 Locke 13 Kwa baha Vu vihara 202 Locke 47 Pula Bahiri ...
Mohan Pant, Shūji Funo, 2007
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Dharna Vihara, Ranakpur: Opus 17
15th century Hindu and Jain temples in Rajasthan.
Saryu Doshi, Thomas Dix, 1995
4
Buddhist Architecture
note that I-tsing mentioned the first vihara at Nalanda, which was built by Sakraditya, was 50' square and also roughly the same dimension of this small vihara. Thus in my opinion the correct construction chronology should be: the small vihara ...
Huu Phuoc Le, Le Huu Phuoc, 2010
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Jewels of the Doctrine: Stories of the Saddharma Ratnavaliya
Talagama Rajamaha Vihara library at Ambépussa. 2. Padumarama Vihara library at Polhéna, Matara. 3. Agrabodhi Rajamaha Vihara library at Valigama. ( This was an incomplete manuscript.) Tuparama Vihara library at Gintota, Galle.
Dharmasena, 1992
6
How I Didn't Become An Axe Murderer
The Brahma Vihara meditations are treated in the Pali Canon almost as a “job lot” , they are all in the same chapter of the commentaries, with the exception of the Patisambhida Magga which only has Metta, and all have the same benefits.
7
Cūlavamsa [engl.].
The viharas Pamlavapi, Pathina, Rakkbacetiyapabbata, likewise Mundalagiri, and the Madhutthala- 69 vihara, the vihara called Uruvela and the vihara in Devanagara, the vihara Mahiyangaua and the cave temple Sitalaggama, 60 the ...
Wilhelm Geiger, 1953
8
Religious Discrimination and Hatred Law
The GOR for this job therefore is the need to be the interface between the Buddhist Centre/Vihara and the wider world, able to communicate a Buddhist perspective and values. It is very important that the GOR is reflected in the job purpose and ...
Neil Addison, 2007
9
History Of The Later Harappans And Silpakara Movement (2 Vols.)
Famous Buddha Viharas of Kashmir Narendra Bhavana, Saurasa Vihara, Jalora Vihara, Dharmaranya Vihara, Juskapura Vihara, Amrita Bhawan, Nadavana Vihara, Khadava Vihara, Jayendra Vihara, Skandvahana Vihara, Kirdarma Vihara, ...
Viyogi, Naval & M Anawar Ansari, 2010
10
Asian Religions in British Columbia
Each vihara's administration is vested in an elected body composed of both monks and lay devotees. This body has the authority to invite any monk from Sri Lanka. In almost every case so far, the incumbent monk invites one of his colleagues ...
Edited by Larry DeVries, Don Baker, and Dan Overmyer, Larry DeVries, Don Baker, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VIHARA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term vihara is used in the context of the following news items.
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Totagamuwa Rajamaha Vihara
After crossing the Colombo-Matara railway line, we reached our destination – Totagamu Purana Ranpath Rajamaha Vihara, Telwatta. This temple is situated in ... «nation.lk - The Nation Newspaper, Jun 15»
2
Thailand's princess visits Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi Vihara
Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand visited the Jaya siri Maha Bodhi Vihara (Maha Bodhi Society of India, Buddhagaya Centre) along with other delegates on ... «Merinews, Jun 15»
3
Poson Poya at the London Buddhist Vihara
Poson Poya Day was celebrated on Sunday the 7th of June at the London Buddhist Vihara with a full day's religious programme and the participation of a large ... «Sri Express, Jun 15»
4
World Environment Day commemorated at Vihara Maha Devi Park …
The World Environment Day Commemoration was held at the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo on Saturday, under the auspices of President Maithripala ... «Newsfirst, Jun 15»
5
Bangunan CBD Polonia Medan Direncanakan Jadi Vihara
Bangunan ini sendiri direncanakan untuk menjadi Vihara. Bagian yang runtuh berada di antara lantai 3 dan 4 yang sedang mengalami proses pengecoran. «Tempo.co, Jun 15»
6
Photos of Vesak day celebrations at Berlin Vihara ( May 3, 2015)
Bana sermon by Ven. Dikwelle Seelasumana Thero (left) prior to Dawal Dane for the monks at Das Buddhistische Haus (Berlin Vihara) on Vesak Day (May 3). «Lankaweb, May 15»
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Wesak Day at London Buddhist Vihara
London Buddhist Vihara celebrated this year's Buddha Day ( Vesak ) with a full day of religious programmes held at the Vihara premisses. As the Wesak Poya ... «Sri Express, May 15»
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Kebakaran Vihara Dharma Bhakti Diakibatkan Korsleting
"Kebakaran disebabkan oleh korsleting listrik," tutur Nurhadi, operator Sudin Pemadam Kebakaran Jakarta Barat, kepada Metrotvnews.com, Senin (2/3/2015) ... «Metro TV News, Mar 15»
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Mengenal Seluk-Beluk Vihara Tertua di Jakarta
Vihara ini berletak di Jalan Kemenangan III, Pecinan Glodok, Jakarta Barat. Vihara ini menghadap ke selatan, secara Fengshui artinya membelakangi laut dan ... «Okezone, Feb 15»
10
President, Premiere and Ministers attend religious rites at Kelaniya …
The president expressed these views after attending religious activities at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Saturday (17) evening. The president also called on Chief ... «The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka, Jan 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Vihara [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/vihara>. May 2024 ».
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