Dure-idana, Dūre-nidāna, Durenidana: 1 definition
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Dure-idana 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 NamesThe story of the Bodhisatta from the time of the announcement made by Dipankara regarding his Enlightenment to his birth in the Tusita world.
This forms part of the Nidanakatha of the Jataka Commentary. J.i.2-47.
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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Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Part 1 - Remote preface (dūre-nidāna)
Introduction < [Part 1 - Remote preface (dūre-nidāna)]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)