Ekadamsaniya: 1 definition
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Ekadamsaniya 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 Buddha, he was named Narada Kesava. He heard the Buddha preach and, gladdened by the sermon, did him homage.
Seventeen kappas ago he became a king under the name of Amittatapana (v.l. Amittavasana?) (Ap.i.168f).
He is probably identical with Pavittha Thera. ThagA.i.185.
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: Pavittha, Kesava, Amittatapana, Narada.
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