Ghatamandadayaka: 1 definition
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Ghatamandadayaka 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. Ninety four kappas ago he saw the Pacceka Buddha, Sucintita, afflicted with a nervous disease and gave him ghee (ghatamanda). He became king of the gods fifty four times and king of men fifty one times (Ap.ii.383f).
His verses are repeated elsewhere (Ap.ii.436), and are ascribed in the Theragatha Commentary to Ajina Thera. ThagA.i.250.
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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