Kutivihari: 1 definition
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Kutivihari 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 Names1. Kutivihari Thera - An arahant. He was the son of a nobleman in the Vajji country, and having heard the Buddha preach the Ratana Sutta he left the world. One day, while striving after insight, he was caught in the rain and sought shelter in a woodmans hut. As soon as he sat down there on a mat he became an arahant. The Buddha, having heard by virtue of his divine ear the conversation between the monk and the watchman, uttered verses of approbation. The monk was so called because he obtained insight in a hut.
In the past he had given cool water to Padumuttara Buddha (Thag.v.56; ThagA.i.129f).
He is probably identical with Udakapujaka Thera of the Apadana. Ap.i.142f.
2. Kutivihari Thera - An arahant. His story is similar to the above. He pursued his meditations in a very old hut and had thoughts of building another; but a spirit, seeking his welfare, pointed out to him in words which, though simple, carried a profound meaning, that a new hut would mean new pain. Thus urged on, Kutivihari became an arahant.
In the past he gave a fan of split reeds to Padumuttara Buddha (Thag.v.57; ThagA.i.130f). He is probably identical with Nalamaliya Thera of the Apadana. Ap.i.143f.
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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