Yasava, Yasavā: 1 definition
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Yasava 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) One of the chief lay supporters of Sumedha Buddha. Bu.xii.25.
2) A khattiya of Candavati, father of Anomadassi Buddha. Bu.viii.17; J.i.36; DhA.i.105 calls him Yasavanta.
3) One of the palaces occupied by Mangala Buddha. BuA.116.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Yasavaddhanavatthu, Yasavant, Yasavati, Yashavamta, Yashavan, Yashavanta, Yashavantabhaskara, Yashavantadeva, Yashavantasimha.
Ends with: Acaryasava, Acharyasava, Asyasava, Madhyasava, Manushyasava, Satyasava, Sayasava, Vaishyasava, Vaiyasava.
Full-text: Yashavanta, Yashodhara, Kassapa, Anomadassi, Sumedha.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Yasava, Yasavā; (plurals include: Yasavas, Yasavās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Buddha Chronicle 7: Anomadassī Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Buddha Chronicle 11: Sumedha Buddhavamasa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Various other 22 Buddhas < [Part 1 - Remote preface (dūre-nidāna)]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XX - The Mahāgovindīya-sūtra < [Volume III]