Maggasannaka: 1 definition
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Maggasannaka 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 NamesAn arahant. In the time of Padumuttara Buddha he was a devaputta in Himava, and, coming across some monks who had lost their way in the forest, he entertained them and set them on the right road. One hundred and five kappas ago he was king twelve times under the name of Sacakkhu (Ap.i.152f). He is probably identical with Ekadhammasavaniya. ThagA.i.151f.
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: Sacakkhu, Ekadhammasavaniya.
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