Haliddakani, Haliddikani, Hāliddakāni, Hāliddikāni: 1 definition

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Haliddakani 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)

[«previous next»] — Haliddakani in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

An eminent lay disciple of Avanti.

Once when Maha Kaccana was staying in the Kuraragharapapata, Haliddakani visited him and consulted him at length on the subjects treated in Magandiyapanha (S.iii.9f ) and again on those of the Sakkapanha (S.iii.13f).

On another occasion (S.iv.115f) he questioned the Elder regarding the diversity of sensations.

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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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