Dvarapalaka Vimana, Dvārapālaka-vimāna: 1 definition
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Dvarapalaka Vimana 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 a man who was engaged by a pious man of Rajagaha to guard his gate.
The gate had to be kept shut for fear of thieves and, as a result, monks had often to go away without receiving any alms.
A man was therefore engaged to see that the monks needs were satisfied.
The gate keeper was born after death in Tavatimsa. Vv.v.5; VvA.246f.
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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Partial matches: Dvarapalaka, Vimana.
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