Ekachattiya: 1 definition
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Ekachattiya 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 NamesAn arahant. In the time of Atthadassi he was an ascetic with a large following, living on the banks of the Candabhaga. He visited the Buddha with his followers and held a white parasol over the Buddhas head.
Seventy seven kappas ago he lived in the deva world as king of the devas. He was king of men one thousand times (Ap.ii.367ff).
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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Full-text: Nagasamala.
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