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jaṅghāvihāraṁ

jaṅghāvihāra

accusative singular masculine of jaṅghāvihāra (a type of dwelling or practice involving movement of the legs)

  1. walking meditation
  2. a dwelling place for walking practice
  3. leg-movement retreat

Analysis. jaṅghā (legs) + vihāra (dwelling, practice); a compound denoting a monastic or meditative practice involving legwork or ambulatory movement.

Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.

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