Saddasannaka: 1 definition
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Saddasannaka 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 Names1. Saddasannaka Thera. An arahant. Ninety two kappas ago he heard Phussa Buddha preach in Himava. Ap.i.131.
2. Saddasannaka Thera. An arahant. Ninety four kappas ago he saw an eclipse and heard the great tumult which announced the arrival of a Buddha in the world. With devoted heart he thought of the Buddha, though he did not see him. Ap.i.245.
3. Saddasannaka Thera. An arahant. Ninety four kappas ago he heard Siddhattha Buddha preach, and listened to him with wrapt attention. Ap.i.256.
4. Saddasannaka Thera. An arahant. Thirty one kappas ago he was a hunter, and, while wandering in the forest, listened to a sermon by Sikhi Buddha. Ap.i.282.
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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