Part of the Pali Canon, the scriptures of Theravada Buddhism.
Satin black Yamaka is one of the most common Kippot worn by Jewish men of Haredim community or by Orthodox Jews. This Yamaka is simple, but at the same very stylish and very practical, because satin or velvet Yamaka always fits nicely on the head and usually is made in larger sizes. You see, Yamaka also happens to be: 1  Sounding too similar to the name of the famous Japanese motorcycle. 2  While Yamaha is certainly a great piece of the machinery, it is hardly a hot item for too many Yamaka wearing Jews. 3  Yamaka seems to be a pretty common Japanese name. Yamaka, Yarmulke, Kippah(or kippa) - every name ever used to designate Jewish Scull Cap goes back in history. Yamaka is actually rarely spelled that way, and ironically Yarmulke is often pronounced Yamaka. The Yamaka (यमक; Pali for pairs) is part of the Pali Canon, the scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. It is included in the Abhidhamma Pitaka, which according to the scriptures themselves was taught by the Buddha himself. But first, what is a kippah? The kippah (also known as the Jewish skullcap) is a traditional Jewish head covering that is worn to show respect for God. AKA scull cap, a yamaka and a yarmulke. In our range of traditional kippot for sale there are high quality hand knitted kippot in blue, black, gray and white designs. A kippah (literally: dome) is the Hebrew word for skullcap, also referred to in Yiddish as a yarmulke, or less frequently as a koppel. Jewish law requires men to cover their heads as a sign of respect and reverence for G‑d when praying, studying Torah, saying a blessing or entering a synagogue.
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