Padapujaka, Padapūjaka: 1 definition
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Padapujaka 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Padapujaka Thera. An arahant. In the past he scattered seven jasmine flowers on the feet of Siddhattha Buddha. Five kappas ago he was king thirteen times under the name of Samantagandha (Samantabhadda) (Ap.i.141f). He is probably identical with Uttiya Thera. ThagA.i.125.
2. Padapujaka Thera. An arahant. Ninety one kappas ago he was a kinnara who, seeing Vipassi Buddha, gave him sandalwood, tagara and other perfumes. Ap.i.246.
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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