Appiha, Appihā: 1 definition
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Appiha 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 Samanera who lived in the Suvannakuti in Dakkhinagiri vihara.
On the day after his ordination his mother had prepared seats and alms for eight monks, and, by the power of iddhi, these were made to suffice for 68,000 monks.
The story is told in order to show the power of iddhi in connection with the Maha Thupa ceremonies (Ambasuppiya). (MT.552)
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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Ends with: Bappiha, Pappiha, Vappiha.
Full-text: Ambasuppiya, Dakkhinagiri.
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