Sariputta Sutta, Sāriputta-sutta: 1 definition

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1. Theravada
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Sariputta 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.

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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Sariputta Sutta. The sixteenth sutta of the Atthakavagga of the Sutta Nipata. Sariputta asks the Buddha how a monk should conduct himself in order to achieve his goal. The Buddha explains that a monk must avoid the five dangers, endure heat and cold and other discomforts, and must not be guilty of theft, anger, lying or arrogance. He should be guided by wisdom and moderation (SN. 955 75). The Commentary explains (SNA.ii.569f ) that the sutta is also called the Therapanha Sutta, and that it was preached on the occasion of the Buddhas descent from Tavatimsa to Sankassa. The Buddha desired that Sariputtas wisdom should be adequately recognized, for Moggallanas iddhi, Anuruddhas clairvoyance and Punnas eloquence were already famous, but Sariputtas skill remained unknown. The Buddha therefore related the Parosahassa Jataka in order to show Sariputtas wisdom in a past life. At the end of the story, Sariputta questioned the Buddha in eight stanzas, and the rest of the sutta was spoken by the Buddha in answer to these questions.

2. Sariputta Sutta. The Buddha instructs Sariputta on how to train oneself in order to get rid of notions of I and mine. The sutta contains a quotation from the Udayapanha. A.i.133.

3. Sariputta Sutta. Sariputta relates to Ananda how once, when he was in Andhavana, he attained to perfect concentration. A.v.8.

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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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Part 1 - Introduction (Buddha’s stay at Susumaragira) < [Chapter 26 - The Buddha’s Eighth Vassa at the Town of Susumaragira]

Part 3 - Preaching of Sāriputta Sutta < [Chapter 25 - The Buddha’s Seventh Vassa]

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The Turner Of The Wheel < [Part II - Maturity Of Insight]