Pandukanna, Paṇḍukanna: 1 definition
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Pandukanna 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 NamesA juggler (nataka) who was among those who tried, but without success, to make Maha Panada laugh.
He entered with his troupe into a blazing fire and there remained until it burnt out. The people sprinkled the ashes with water, and Pandukanna and his troupe rose up, wearing flowers and dancing. J.iv.324.
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: Suruci Jataka.
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