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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Manatthaddha. A brahmin of Savatthi who, because of his great pride respected no one. One day he came upon the Buddha preaching to a large crowd of people and stood near, on one side. The Buddha, seeing him, preached on the vanity of pride; Manatthaddha understood, and, falling at the Buddhas feet, worshipped him. And then, in answer to his question, the Buddha told him of those to whom respect should be shown, among whom the arahants are perfect. Manatthaddha became the Buddhas follower. S.i.177f; cp. Jenta.

2. Manatthaddha. A Pacceka Buddha mentioned in a nominal list. M.iii.71; ApA.i.107.

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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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Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

mānatthaddha : (m.) stubborn in pride.

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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Starts with: Manatthaddha Sutta.

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