Suta Brahmadatta: 2 definitions
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In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA king of Benares, so called because he never tired of learning (suta). He was once visited by eight Pacceka Buddhas and entertained them. At the end of the meal, they rose and, each speaking only a word or two as thanks went away. The king was at first disappointed, but realizing the import of their words, he renounced the world and became a Pacceka Buddha.
His verse is included in the Khaggavisana Sutta (verse 57). SNA.i.109f.; ApA.i.157.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Brahmadatta, Suta.
Full-text: Khaggavisana Sutta.
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Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza on bahussuta (much learned) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]