Madhudayaka: 1 definition
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Madhudayaka 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 NamesAn arahant. Once in the past he was a hermit living on the banks of the Sindhu, and, having seen Sumedha Buddha, he gave him some honey.
It is said that on the day of his birth there was a shower of honey (Ap.i.325).
He is probably identical with Mahanama Thera. ThagA.i.228.
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: Mahanama.
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