Gahvaratiriya, Gavharatiriya: 1 definition
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesHe was a brahmin of Savatthi, named Aggidatta. Having seen Yamakapatihariya, he entered the Order and lived in a spot called Gahvaratira - hence his name - and there in due course became an arahant. On his return to Savatthi, his relations held a great almsgiving in his honour and requested him to live near them. But be refused this request and returned to the forest.
He was a hunter in the time of Sikhi Buddha, and was delighted by the sound of the Buddhas voice as he preached (Thag.v.31; ThagA.i.91).
He is probably identical with Ghosasannaka of the Apadana (Ap.ii.451), but the same verses are also attributed to Dhammika. ThagA.i.398.
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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