Ekapattadayaka: 1 definition
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Ekapattadayaka 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 past, ninety one kappas ago, he was a potter of Hamsavati, and once gave a well made bowl of clay to the Buddha. As a result, he always had his food in gold and silver bowls (Ap.ii.444).
He is probably identical with Mahacunda Thera. See ThagA.i.262.
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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