Akasukkhipiya: 1 definition

Introduction:

Akasukkhipiya 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)

[«previous next»] — Akasukkhipiya in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

Thera - An arahant. In a previous birth he had offered a lotus flower to the Buddha Siddhattha and had thrown another up into the sky above him. Thirty two kappas ago he was a king named Antalikkhacara. Ap.i.230.

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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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