Mulasutta, Mūlasutta, Mula-sutta: 2 definitions
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Mulasutta means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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. When a man is overcome by gains and flattery, the root of good kamma is extirpated in him. S.ii.240.
2. See Mulaka Sutta.
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).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Jainworld: Jain HistoryMūlasutta (मूलसुत्त) refers to one of the six divisions of the canonical texts of the Svetambaras in Jainism.—The Mūlasuttas are four in number:—
- Uttarajjhayaṇa,
- Dasaveyāliya,
- Āvassya,
- Piṇḍanijjutti (Ohanijjutti).
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Mulaka Sutta.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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