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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

One of the four sons of the third Okkaka, by his queen Hattha (q.v.). In Mtu.i.348 he is called Hastika Sirsa.

context information

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).

General definition (in Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Buddhism

Hatthinika (हत्थिनिक) refers to one of the five sons of Okkāka: an ancient king from the Solar dynasty (sūryavaṃśa), according to the Mahābuddhavaṃsa or Maha Buddhavamsa (the great chronicle of Buddhas) Anudīpanī chapter 1, compiled by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw. The wives of King Okkāka, the last of the 252,556 kings, were five [viz., Hatthā]. Each of them had five hundred ladies-in-waiting. Of the five queens, the eldest one, Hatthā, gave birth to five sons [viz., Hatthinika] and five daughters, [...].

Hatthinika is known as Hastikaśīrṣa according to the Mahāvastu chapter II.32 of the Mahāsaṃghikas (and the Lokottaravāda school).

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Full-text: Hastikashirsha, Hattha, Okkaka.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Hatthinika; (plurals include: Hatthinikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Buddha and His Disciples (by Venerable S. Dhammika)

The Sakyans

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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)

Part 7 - A Brief History of the Royal Lineage of the Bodhisatta < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]

Part 10 - Story of Pokkharasāti Brahmin and Ambaṭṭha < [Chapter 35 - Story of Māra]

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