Suka Sutta, Sūka-sutta: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Suka 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesIf a spike bearded wheat or barley be badly grasped by hand or foot, it does not pierce hand or foot; but it will if firmly grasped. Similarly a mind which is ill directed will not pierce ignorance or draw knowledge; but it will if well directed. A.i.8f.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySūka, (cp. Sk. śūka) the awn of barley etc. S. V, 10, 48; A. I, 8. (Page 721)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sutta, Shuka.
Ends with: Kimsuka Sutta.
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