Sela Sutta, Selā-sutta: 1 definition
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Sela 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 NamesRecords the visit of Sela (1) to the Buddha, his conversion, and attainment of arahantship. One part of the sutta deals with the Buddhas interview with Keniya, the Jatila. SN., p.102 ff. = M.i.146ff.
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. The story of Maras unsuccessful temptation of Sela Theri (2). S.i.134.
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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Partial matches: Sutta, Sela, Cela.
Full-text: Anguttarapa, Apana.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Sela Sutta, Selā-sutta; (plurals include: Sela Suttas, suttas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 1 - Singular Opportunity of Living in an Age when a Buddha appears < [Chapter 2 - Rare Appearance of a Buddha]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 122: Dummedha-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part V - Brahmapa Vagga < [(b) Majjihma Pannasa Pali]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.5(c). Majjhima Nikāya (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Buddhist Outlook on Daily Life (by Nina van Gorkom)
Conditions (by Nina van Gorkom)