Cannda: 1 definition
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Cannda 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 Names1. Cannda - A headman (gamani) of Savatthi. He came to see the Buddha at Jetavana and asked him why some people earned the reputation of being wrathful and others of being kindly. The Buddha explained that the one man gives way to passion, resentment and illusion; therefore, others harass him; he shows vexation and comes to be called wrathful. The other shows opposite qualities and is called kindly (surata) (S.iv.305). The Commentary says (SA.iii.99) that the name Canda was given to the gamani by the Elders who compiled the texts.
2. Cannda - See Pancalacanda.
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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Starts with: Cannda Sutta, Canndagamani, Canndakali, Canndala Sutta, Canndalakappa, Canndalatissa Mahabhaya, Canndasoka, Canndavajji.
Full-text: Cannda Sutta.
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