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Talaputa 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 NamesA natagamani (stage manager) of Rajagaha. With a company of five hundred men, he gave dramatic performances of great splendour in towns and villages and in royal courts, and won much fame and favour. One day he visited the Buddha and asked if it was true that players who delight large audiences are reborn among the gods of laughter. Three times the Buddha refused to answer, but in the end allowed himself to be persuaded, and told Talaputa that those who induce sensual states in others will be reborn in purgatory. Talaputa wept to think that older actors should so have deceived him in telling him of their theories, and, having heard the Buddha preach, entered the Order and soon became an arahant (S.iv.306ff; Thag.1091-1145; ThagA.ii.155ff).
The Samyutta Commentary (SA.iii.100) says he obtained his name from his bright and cheerful colour, like that of a ripe palm fruit.
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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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A Correct Vision (by Venerable Professor Dhammavihari)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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