Uttara Sutta: 2 definitions

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Uttara 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»] — Uttara Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Uttara Sutta - The conversation between Uttara devaputta (Uttara 3) and the Buddha. Ones life is short, says the devaputta; one should, therefore, gather merit, in order to gain bliss. Rather, answers the Buddha, reject the bait of all the worlds and aspire after final Peace (S.i.54).

2. Uttara Sutta - Preached to the monks by Uttara Thera (Uttara 6) at Mount Sankheyya at Dhavajalika in Mahisavatthu. From time to time we should reflect on our own misfortunes as well as on those of others, and likewise on our successes. Vessavana heard this sutta being preached as he was journeying from north to south on some business. He went to Tavatimsa, where he informed Sakka of what he had heard Uttara say. Sakka, thereupon, appeared before Uttara and asked him whether his sermon was based on his own illumination (patibhana), or on what he had heard from the Buddha. Uttaras reply was that his words were garnered from the Doctrine of the Buddha just as a man takes a handful of grain from a heap of grain. Sakka then repeated the whole sermon on the same subject, which be had heard the Buddha preach to the monks at Gijjhakuta in Rajagaha. A.iv.162-6.

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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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