Pupphathupiya: 1 definition
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Pupphathupiya 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 NamesAn arahant. In the time of Vipassi Buddha he was a brahmin ascetic on Kukkurapabbata with a large number of disciples. Hearing of the Buddhas appearance in the world, he wished to visit him, but fell ill on the way. He thereupon erected a thupa of flowers in the Buddhas name and died soon after.
Forty four kappas ago he was king sixteen times under the name of Aggisama, and thirty eight times under that of Ghatasana. Ap.i.155f.
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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