Pannadayaka: 1 definition
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Pannadayaka 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 NamesPannadayaka Pannadayaka 1. Pannadayaka Thera
An arahant. In the time of Siddhattha Buddha he was an ascetic wearing bark robes and eating raw leaves.
One day the Buddha came to him as he ate and he gave the Buddha a handful of leaves. Twenty seven kappas ago he was a king named Yadatthiya. Ap.i.228f.
2. Pannadayaka TheraAn arahant. Ninety four kappas ago he gave a handful of the leaves he was eating to Siddhattha Buddha and spread for him a seat of leaves. Ap.i.239.
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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