Pasadakampana Sutta, Pāsādakampana-sutta: 1 definition

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Pasadakampana Sutta 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

The Theragatha Commentary (ThagA.ii.184) says that the incident of Moggallana rocking the Migaramatupasada with his thumb, at the command of the Buddha, in order to frighten some novices who indulged in worldly talk- is recounted in the Pasadakampana Sutta.

This incident is recounted in the Moggallana Sutta of the Samyutta Nikaya (S.v.269f).

It is also related in the Sutta Nipata Commentary (SNA.i.336f), as an introduction to the Utthana Sutta.

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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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