The reference table provides a selection of Pali terms related to Buddhist philosophy, arranged alphabetically for ease of use. Each term is accompanied by English translations and necessary clarifications, guiding readers in understanding essential concepts. Proper nouns are indicated, and untransliterated terms are directly referenced for further exploration. This compilation serves as a useful tool for those new to Pali and related studies, facilitating deeper engagement with the content of the book. For comprehensive understanding, users can refer to the General Index presented in Appendix C on pages 217-33, as well as dmc.tv for additional resources.
Appendix D:
Reference Table of Pali Terms
The following table is not intended to be an exhaustive Pali-English dictionary: it contains only terms found in this book. Where an equivalent English term is available a cross-reference is given to entries in the General Index (Appendix C) p.217-33 via which clarification of meaning can be found. For Proper Nouns (indicated by “P”), brief clarification is given here mostly without cross-reference. Terms which are used untransliterated (indicated “q.v.”) are cross-referenced straight to Pali terms in the General Index. Entries are arranged for newcomer’s convenience in Roman alphabetical order.
Abhassarā (P. realm of Brahmas adhipaññāsikkhā (see higher with radiant lustre: see form training in wisdom)
Brahma realms) abhisilasikkhā (see higher trainabhāyabhūmi (see unfortunate ing in self-discipline)
[hell] realms) adinnādāna (see stealing)
abhijjhā (see covetousness) āhāra (food: see amenable location)
abhinnā (see mental powers) Ajapālanigrodha Tree q.v (P. abhināyāya (adj. giving rise to su- “Goatherd” Nigrodha Tree)
preme knowledge: see benefits ajjhattikāyatatana (see sense organs)
of seeing and knowing according Akanitthā (P. realm of the Suto reality) preme Brahmas: see form abhisambuddha (see seeing and Brahmā realms)
knowing according to reality) akāra (see bodily parts)
abyāpāda sankappa (see inten- Ākāsanāñcāyatana (P. realm of tion to remove oneself from infinite space: see formless vengefulness) Brahmā realms)
adhicittasikkhā (see higher train- ākiñcāñcāyatatana (see realm of ing of the mind) nothingness)