buddhābhiseka

Pali

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Definitions
  • the act of consecrating an image of the Buddha

Etymology

Affix from Pali buddha (enlightened, awakened, l, en, Buddha) + Pali abhiseka (consecration, anointing, inauguration).

Origin

Pali

abhiseka

Gloss

consecration, anointing, inauguration

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