Vanappavesanakhanda: 1 definition

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Vanappavesanakhanda 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Vanappavesanakhanda. The third section of the Bhuridatta Jataka, which deals with the return of Alambayana and Somadatta from the Naga world and their entering the forest for their livelihood. J.vi.170-7.

2. Vanappavesanakhanda. A section of the Vessantara Jataka, dealing with the journey of Vessantara and his family from Jetuttara to Vankapabbata and their life in the hermitage prior to the arrival of Jujaka. J.vi.513-21.

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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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