Sucanda, Sucandā, Sucamda: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Sucanda means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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 Names

1. Sucanda. A palace occupied by Sikhi Buddha before his renunciation. Bu.xxi.16; BuA. (201) calls it Sucandaka Siri.

2. Sucanda. A palace occupied by Sumana Buddha before his renunciation. Bu.v.22.

3. Sucanda. A palace occupied by Sumedha Buddha before his renunciation. Bu.xii.19.

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. Mother of Piyadassi Buddha and wife of Sudatta. Bu.xiv.15; BuA. (172) calls her Candli.

context information

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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Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Sucaṃda (सुचंद) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Sucandra.

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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