Ganaka Moggallana, Ganaka-moggallāna: 1 definition

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Ganaka Moggallana 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A brahmin teacher of Savatthi. He visited the Buddha at the Pubbarama, and the Buddha preached to him the Ganaka Moggallana Sutta, after which, it is said, he became the Buddhas follower (M.iii.1ff). His name and his teaching seem to indicate that he was a mathematician.

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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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