Akanittha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Akanittha 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinesthe 'Great Ones', i.e. 'Highest Gods', are the inhabitants of the 5th and highest heaven of the Pure Abodes (suddhāvāsa); cf. avacara, deva (II), Anāgāmī.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Akanittha Deva.
Ends with: Sabbakanittha.
Full-text: Shuddhavasa, Akanittha Deva, Sudassi, Lokavivarana, Aviha, Anagami, Avacara, Suddhavasa Worlds.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Akanittha; (plurals include: Akanitthas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Discourse on the Life of the Bodhisatta Brahmin Sankha < [Chapter 22 - Founding of Vesali]
Chapter 4 - Removing His Hair and becoming a Recluse < [Volume 2.1]
Part 2 - Discourse on Ratana Sutta < [Chapter 22 - Founding of Vesali]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Teacher of the Devas (by Susan Elbaum Jootla)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Fourfold Kamma < [Chapter V - Process Freed Section]