Dhana Vagga, Dhana Sutta: 1 definition

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Dhana Vagga 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»] — Dhana Vagga in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Dhana - A banker of Rajagaha, grandfather of Maha- and Culapanthaka. ThagA.i.491, 515.

2. Dhana - A banker of Benares, a previous birth of Anuruddha. His original name was Annabhara, but one day he entertained the Pacceka Buddha, Uparittha, and, as a result, won the favour of the king, who conferred on him the rank of setthi. ThagA.ii.66.

3. Dhana - See Mahadhana.

Dhana Vagga - The first chapter of the Sattaka Nipata of the Anguttara Nikaya. A.iv.1ff.

1. Dhana Sutta - On the five treasures faith, virtue, learning, charity, and insight. A.iii.53.

2. Dhana Sutta - On the seven treasures - the five given above, and fear and shame. A.iv.4f.

3. Dhana Sutta - The same as No.2, but the treasures are explained in detail. A.iv.5f.

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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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