Ajivaka Sutta, Ājīvaka-sutta: 2 definitions

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Ajivaka Sutta means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A conversation between Ananda and a householder, a follower of the Ajivakas. The householder questions Ananda as to whose doctrine is well taught, who are the rightly conducted and who are the welfarers in the world. Ananda tells him the characteristics which are helpful in arriving at a decision on these questions, without praising ones own creed or decrying anothers. The man expresses great satisfaction. A.i.217ff.

context information

Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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