Saturday, August 17, 2024

Pali English Glossary

 



About the glossary

This glossary brings together all the pali words we learn along the way when we study the Suttas : organised alphabetically.


Anatimānī: Humble, not full of pride

Atthakusalena: Skilled in good - Able to understand what should be done and not should be done, that is one understands what is kusal/akusal (wholesome, unwholesome), possessing right-view.

Ca: And

Karanīyam: Should be done

Mudu: gentle, mild, malleable (internal quality e.g. tender/gentle hearted)

Sakko: Able, capable

Santam padam abhisamecca: (Wish) to attain/realise that state of Peace. Refers to Nibbana in the ultimate sense.

Sūjū: Perfectly upright, honest, sincere

Sūvaco: Easy to advice and instruct, amenable to corrections

Ujū: Morally upright


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