Karerikutika, Karerikutikā: 1 definition
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Karerikutika 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesOne of the four principal buildings of Jetavana, the others being Kosambakuti, Gandhakuti, and Salalaghara, each being erected at a cost of one hundred thousand. Karerikutika was built by Anathapindika and was raised on pillars. A mandapa of Kareri (varuna) trees stood at the entrance to the kutika, hence its name. DA.ii.407. The Bharhut bas relief, however, makes of it a one roomed cottage, Dial.ii.4, n.1. SnA.ii.403 has Candanamala for Salalaghara.
Here was preached the Mahapadana Sutta (D.ii.1ff).
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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Full-text: Karerimandalamala.
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