Sirikalakannipanha, Sirikālakannipañha: 1 definition

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Sirikalakannipanha 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The name given to that section of the Mahaummagga Jataka which deals with the coming of Vedeha to win Udumbara, when she was deserted by Pinguttara. It also tells of how Mahosadha once rescued her from the kings wrath (J.vi.349).

This was also evidently called a Jataka by the same name. E.g., at J.ii.115.

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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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