Jambuka Jataka, Jambuka-jātaka: 2 definitions
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Jambuka Jataka 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 NamesA jackal, seeing a lion, expressed his wish to be his servant. The lion agreed and provided him with food. On growing strong, the jackal offered to kill an elephant and, in spite of the lions warnings, was trampled to death. The lion was the Bodhisatta and the jackal Devadatta.
The story was related in reference to Devadattas attempt to imitate the Buddha. J.iii.112ff.
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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Jambuka Jataka, Jambuka-jātaka; (plurals include: Jambuka Jatakas, jātakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 335: Jambuka-jātaka < [Volume 3]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Story of Devadatta < [Chapter 36 - The Buddha’s Height Measured by a Brahmin]