Some Notes Concerning the Entry "Vipassana" in the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series, Vol 2 (Clarendon Press, Oxford: 1993)
Rainer Bischoff
International Journal of Lexicography March 1, 1996 DOI: 10.1093/ijl/9.1.35 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series entry for "Vipassanā" is not quite precise and could be corrected easily, and proposes an improved definition supported by new citations from Theravāda Buddhist usage. |
Abstract
An explanation of the meaning of the word Vipassanā in Theravāda Buddhism with reference to the entry of the word in the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series. The entry is not quite precise and could be corrected easily. Some new citations are also suggested, and an improved definition is proposed.
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