Kalakanni Jataka, Kālakannī-jātaka: 1 definition

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Kalakanni 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The story of a setthi of Benares who had a friend named Kalakanni.

The rest of the story resembles that given above, about Kalakanni, friend of Anathapindika (J.i.364f).

In the same connection was preached the Kusanali Jataka (J.i.441f). There the Kalakanni Jataka is referred to as Kalakanni Vatthu.

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).

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