Kapila Sutta: 1 definition

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Kapila 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

Preached by the Buddha to the people assembled to hear his explanation of the golden colour of the fish, Kapila maccha (see Kapila4) (SnA.i.305f; DhA.iv.42: UdA.180; ThagA.i.356). The Sutta Nipata calls it Dhammacariya Sutta.

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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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