Dasuttara Sutta: 1 definition

Introduction:

Dasuttara 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)

[«previous next»] — Dasuttara Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The last (thirty fourth) Sutta of the Digha Nikaya, preached by Sariputta at the Gaggarapokkharani in Campa, in the presence of the Buddha. It consists of groups of doctrines - ten single doctrines, ten twofold doctrines, and so on up to ten tenfold (D.iii.272). It is said (DA.iii.1064) that at the end of the discourse five hundred monks became arahants.

The sutta is mentioned (MA.i.330) as describing the parisuddhipadhaniyanga.

context information

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).

Discover the meaning of dasuttara sutta in the context of Theravada from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: