Ekacintita: 1 definition
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Ekacintita 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 Names1. Ekacintita - Sixteen kappas ago there were eighteen kings of this name. They were previous births of Sumangala Thera. Ap.i.148; ThagA.i.111.
2. Ekacintita Thera - An arahant. When in the deva world, his term of life having come to an end, he was filled with anxiety as to where he should seek rebirth. A disciple of Padumuttara, named Sumana, seeing his plight, advised him to seek refuge in the Buddha. He followed the advice and escaped sorrow. Ap.i.194f.
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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