Nagapupphiya: 1 definition
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Nagapupphiya 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 Names1. Nagapupphiya Thera
An arahant. In the time of Padumuttara Buddha he was a Brahmin teacher, named Suvaccha. One day he saw the Buddha travelling through the air and, marvelling at the miracle, sprinkled naga flowers along his route. Thirty one kappas ago he was a king named Maharatha (Ap.i.179). He is probably identical with Dhammasava Thera. ThagA.i.214.
2. Nagapupphiya TheraAn arahant. Probably identical with Lomasakangiya (ThagA.i.84). Ninety one kappas ago he saw the Buddha (Vipassi?) walking along the street and offered him naga flowers. Ap.ii.450.
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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Ends with: Punnagapupphiya.
Full-text: Maharatha, Suvaccha, Dhammasava, Lomasakangiya.
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