Garava Sutta, Gārava-sutta: 2 definitions

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Garava Sutta 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

As the Buddha sat under the Ajapala Banyan tree, soon after the Enlightenment (in the fifth week, says the Commentary, S.A i.158), a thought came to him that he should have someone whom he could consider and honour as his teacher. But, seeing no one worthy of such honour and respect, he decided that the Dhamma should be his teacher. Thereupon Sahampati appeared before him and reminded him that in this decision he was acting as all Buddhas acted. S.i.138f.

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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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