Udayi Sutta, Udāyī-sutta: 1 definition

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Udayi 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)

[«previous next»] — Udayi Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Udayi Sutta - A conversation between Ananda and Udayi in the Ghositarama at Kosambi. Ananda explains how the Buddha has proved that not only the body but even consciousness is without self. S.iv.166f.

2. Udayi Sutta - Udayi visits the Buddha at Desaka (?) in the Sumbha country and describes how he had realised Nibbana by developing the bojjhangas. S.v.89f.

3. Udayi Sutta - Ananda reports to the Buddha that Udayi preached to a very large following of laymen. The Buddha says that this is not an easy thing to do; he who preaches to a large audience must see, (1) that his talk has a logical reference, (2) that it has reasoning (pariyaya), (3) that it is inspired by kindness (daya), (4) that it is not for worldly gain, (5) that it causes pain to no one. A.iii.184.

4. Udayi Sutta - The Buddha asks Udayi (Laludayi according to the Commentary) as to what are the topics of recollection. Three times he asks the question, but Udayi sits silent. The Buddha then says he knew Udayi was a fool, and puts the question to Ananda, who explains five such topics connected with the jhanas. A.iii.322-5.

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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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