Dear John,

Margaret Cone's dictionary gives 'support, basis' as one of the
meanings for 'adhi.t.thaana'.

Monier-Williams dictionary gives 'a basis, base' for adhi.s.thaana.

Metta,
Dimitry

JK> In MN 140 in Bhikkhu Bodhi's excellent translation of
JK> the Majjhima Nikkhaya (Wisdom Publications), he
JK> translates the word "adi.t.thaana" by "foundation" (in
JK> paragraph 11), which I find rather odd. I've
JK> generally understood this word to have the meaning
JK> "strong determination" or "resolve". Can anyone shed
JK> light on this? Is it etymologically sound? Does it
JK> occur elsewhere in the canon with this meaning?

JK> Thank you in davance.
JK> John

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