Kannakatthala Sutta: 1 definition

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In Buddhism
1. Theravada
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Kannakatthala Sutta 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 Names

Pasenadi visits the Buddha at the Deer Park in Kannakatthala and conveys to him the greetings of his two queens Soma and Sakula.

He then enquired of the Buddha if it were true that, according to him, no recluse or brahmin could claim absolute knowledge and insight. The Buddha explains that his teaching is that no one can know and see everything at one and the same time.

The king proceeds to ask whether there is any distinction of caste in the matter of deliverance and whether there are any gods.

Vidudabha and Ananda join in the discussion, and then Sanjaya Akasagotta, charged with having spread a wrong interpretation of the Buddhas teaching, is announced and lays the blame on Vidudabha. The arrival of the kings chariot puts an end to the dispute (M.ii.125ff).

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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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