Padumapujaka: 1 definition

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Padumapujaka 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Padumapujaka Thera

An arahant. Ninety one kappas ago he lived in Romasa, near Himava, and offered a lotus to the Pacceka Buddha Sambhava (Ap.i.279f.; see also Padumadhariya). In the Theragatha Commentary (i.399) his verses are attributed to Sappaka Thera, and it is said there that in the time of Sambhava he was a Naga king.

2. Padumapujaka Thera

An arahant. Ninety one kappas ago he was an ascetic in Gotama, near Himava, and, together with his pupils, he called to mind the Buddhas virtues and offered lotuses in his name. Fifty one kappas ago he was a king named Jaluttama (Ap.i.162f).

He is probably identical with Mendasira. ThagA.i.172.

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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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