Pancahatthiya, Pañcahatthiya: 1 definition
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In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Pancahatthiya Thera
An arahant. He once saw the Buddha Sumedha, to whom he offered five handfuls of lilies, which formed a canopy over the Buddhas head. Later, he was king five times under the name of Hatthiya. Ap.i.97f.
2. Pancahatthiya TheraAn arahant. Ninety two kappas ago he saw Tissa Buddha passing along the street with his followers and scattered five handfuls of lilies on his path. Thirteen kappas ago he was king five times under the name of Sabhasammata. Ap.i.193.
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: Sabhasammata.
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