Uttareyyadayaka: 1 definition
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Uttareyyadayaka 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 NamesAn arahant. In Padumuttaras time he was a learned brahmin of Hamsavati. One day, when going to bathe with his pupils, he saw the Buddha and gave him his upper garment (uttariya). The garment remained in the sky, forming a canopy over the Buddha and his monks. As a result, for thirty thousand kappas, Uttareyyadayaka was born in the deva worlds, and fifty times he became king of the gods. On thirty six occasions he was king of men. Everywhere he went a canopy of fine material appeared over him and he obtained all he wished for. Ap.i.272-3.
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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