Akkhipuja, Akkhipūjā: 1 definition
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Akkhipuja 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: Pali Proper NamesA festival held by Asoka in honour of the Buddha when Mahakala created for him a figure of the Buddha. The festival lasted for seven days (Mhv.v.94).
The Mahavamsa Tika explains it by saying that the king fasted for seven days, standing gazing at the figure with unwinking eyes. But even at the time of the Tika there seems to have been uncertainty regarding the meaning of the word. See MT.209f.
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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