Kinnara Jataka, Kinnara-jātaka: 1 definition
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Kinnara 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 Names= Bhattatiya Jataka - Found on the Bhilsa Tope under this name, evidently to distinguish it from the Candakinnara Jataka. See Cunningham: Bhilsa Tope, Pl.27.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jataka, Kinnara.
Ends with: Candakinnara Jataka.
Full-text: Canda.
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The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 485: Canda-Kinnara-jātaka < [Volume 4]