Paccupatthanasannaka: 1 definition
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Paccupatthanasannaka 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 Atthadassi Buddha he was a Yakkha, and, learning that the Buddha had died before he could pay him homage, he was filled with grief. The Buddhas disciple, Sagara, advised him to honour the Buddhas Thupa, and this he did for five years.
Seven kappas ago he became king four times under the name of Bhuiripanna (Ap.i.153).
He is probably identical with Ekudaniya Thera. ThagA.i.153f.
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: Bhuripanna.
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