Udakadayaka: 1 definition
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Udakadayaka 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. Udakadayaka Thera - An arahant. In a former birth he saw the Buddha Siddattha having his meal and brought him a pot of water. Sixty one kappas ago he became a king named Vimala (Ap.i.205). He is probably identical with Sanu Thera. ThagA.i.115.
2. Udayadayaka Thera - An arahant. In a previous birth he filled a vessel of water for Padumuttara Buddha. As a result, he could find water in any spot he wished (Ap.ii.437). His Apadana verses are found in the Theragatha Commentary under the names of two theras: Maha Gavaccha (i.57) and Gangatiriya (i.249).
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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Full-text: Mahagavaccha, Gangatiriya, Vimala, Sanu.
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