Peta Vatthu: 2 definitions
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Peta Vatthu 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 NamesThe seventh book of the Khuddaka Nikaya.
It consists of stories of persons born in the peta world owing to various misdeeds.
Dhammapala wrote on it a Commentary, called the Petavatthuvannana, or Petavatthu Atthakatha, and forming a part of the Vimalavilasini (GV.60).
Mahinda preached the Peta Vatthu to Anula and her companions on the day of his entry into Anuradhapura. Mhv.xiv.58.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vatthu, Peta.
Ends with: Ambasakkharapeta Vatthu, Ankurapeta Vatthu, Ganapeta Vatthu, Khettupama Peta Vatthu, Kumarapeta Vatthu, Nagapeta Vatthu, Ubbari Peta Vatthu.
Full-text: Khettupama Peta Vatthu, Uraga Vagga, Khuddakanikaya, Gutha, Asayha, Paraloka, Kappitaka, Cula Vagga, Vimana, Niraya, Peta, Addha, Ankura, Kankha Revata, Dakkhina, Yakkha.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Peta Vatthu; (plurals include: Peta Vatthus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part 7 - Peta Vatthu Pali < [Chapter VIII - Khuddaka Nikaya]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 5 - Biographies of Ankura Deva and Indaka Deva < [Chapter 24 - The Buddha’s Sixth Vassa at Mount Makula]
Part 3 - The Buddha’s Delivery of The Tirokuṭṭa Sutta < [Chapter 15 - The buddha’s visit to Rājagaha]
(1) First Pāramī: The Perfection of Generosity (dāna-pāramī) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Buddhism in a Nutshell (by Narada Mahathera)
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)