Kumma Sutta: 2 definitions
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Kumma 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 Names1. Kumma Sutta - A monk should be like the tortoise, inwardly withdrawing (S.i.7). v.l. Dukkara Sutta.
2. Kumma Sutta - Gains, favours and flattery - these are the snares of Mara, resembling the corded harpoon with which a tortoise all unwittingly was caught of old. S.ii.226.
3. Kumma Sutta - Like the tortoise who withdrew all his limbs into his shell lest the jackal should catch him, so let the monk ceaselessly guard all his senses from Mara. S.iv.177.
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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Partial matches: Kumma, Sutta.
Full-text: Dukkara Sutta.
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