Anekavanna: 1 definition
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Anekavanna 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 devaputta in Tavatimsa, who, because of his good deeds, excelled even Sakka in majesty. When he appeared in the streets of Tavatimsa, Sakka fled in shame (DhA.i.426-7).
The Vimanavatthu (pp.74-5; VvA.318ff ) gives his past story which he revealed to Moggallana. He had been a monk under Sumedha Buddha, but later, feeling disheartened, left the Order. When the Buddha died he was seized with repentance for having lost his opportunity, and paid homage to the Buddhas shrine and observed the precepts.
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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