Cara Sutta, Cara Vagga: 1 definition
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Cara Sutta 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. Cara, Caraka - One of the successors of Maha Sammata and a member of the Sakya tribe. He had a son named Upacara. Mhv.ii.2; Dpv.iii.5; DA.i.258; J.iii.454; SnA.i.352.
2. Cara - A Yakkha chieftain to be invoked by followers of the Buddha in times of need. D.iii.205; the P.T.S. edition calls him Manicara as does the P.T.S. edition of the commentary (D.iii.970); but the Sinhalese edition, both text and commentary, divides this name into two thus: Mani and Cara.
Cara Vagga - The second chapter of the Catukka Nipata of the Anguttara Nikaya. A.ii.13ff
Cara Sutta - In every posture one must strive ardently and scrupulously against lustful, malevolent and injuring thoughts. A.ii.13; found also in Itivuttaka, 115.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vagga, Sutta, Cara.
Ends with: Indriyagocara Sutta, Pubbayogavacara Sutta.
Full-text: Araddhaviriya Sutta.
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