Timirapupphiya: 1 definition
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Timirapupphiya 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 Names1. Timirapupphiya Thera - An arahant. He was once an ascetic and while walking one day along the banks of the river Candabhaga, saw the Buddha Siddhattha and scattered over him timira flowers, paying him homage. Soon afterwards he was killed by a lion (Ap.i.126f).
2. Timirapupphiya Thera - An arahant. Ninety one kappas ago he saw a Pacceka Buddha walking along the Candabhaga and offered him a timira flower (Ap.i.288f).
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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