Significance of Anguttara-nikaya
The Anguttara-nikaya is a significant collection of Buddhist scriptures within the Pali Canon that organizes teachings numerically. It compiles the Buddha's discourses, emphasizing themes related to moral instructions, ethical conduct, and meditation. This foundational text includes various teachings, such as versions of the Metta Sutta and ethical precepts, making it highly accessible and relevant for practitioners. It is part of a systematic arrangement of Buddhist teachings, categorized by numerical order.
In Dutch: Anguttara-nikaya; In Finnish: Anguttara-nikaya
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Buddhist concept of 'Anguttara-nikaya'
The Anguttara-nikaya, part of the Pali Canon, is a Buddhist scripture collection featuring numerically organized teachings, addressing ethical conduct, meditation, and the significance of right views for good rebirth, emphasizing moral instructions and practices.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) A collection of Theravada Buddhist scriptures that includes teachings of the Buddha, in which the story of Darubhandaka Tissa is found.[1] (2) One of the collections of the Pali Canon that contains teachings of the Buddha, which includes references to Khema Theri.[2] (3) A collection of Buddhist scriptures that detail specific moral instructions.[3] (4) The Anguttara Nikaya is a collection of the Buddha's teachings and discourses within the Pali Canon.[4] (5) A collection of Buddhist scriptures that form part of the Pali Canon, detailing various teachings including precepts.[5]
From: The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study)
(1) A collection of texts in which the Khandhaparitta is referenced as the Ahinda Sutta.[6] (2) A collection of Buddhist scriptures that encompass various teachings and doctrines, aligning closely with the content of Samanerapanha.[7] (3) A collection of Buddhist scriptures where one version of the Metta Sutta is found, extolling the benefits of Metta practice.[8] (4) A collection of discourses within the Pali Canon, where the Girimananda-sutta is found.[9]
From: Guide to Tipitaka
(1) A collection of numbered discourses from the Suttanta Pitaka, referenced in two volumes of questions and answers.[10]
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) A source of commentary that discusses aspects of ethical conduct and meditation, touching on the right views and their importance for good rebirth.[11]
From: Dipavamsa (study)
(1) A primary source involving the Pali scriptures edited by Richard Moris and others, published in volumes I-II from 1982-1988, with additional volumes edited by Prof. H. Hardy from 1896-1900.[12]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) A Buddhist text that includes teachings on decay, disease, and death as warnings.[13]
From: Dhammapada (translated from the Pali)
(1) One of the five Nikayas arranged by the number of items in each teaching.[14]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) A canonical Buddhist text from which these teachings are derived.[15]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) A collection of numerical discourses in the Pali canon where teachings are organized numerically.[16]
Hindu concept of 'Anguttara-nikaya'
The Anguttara-nikaya, in Hinduism, is interpreted as a significant Buddhist text showcasing poetic insight through Pratibha, organizing teachings into numerically categorized themes, highlighting its structure and systematic approach to Buddhist discourses.
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) The Numerical Discourses, which group teachings according to numerical categories.[17] (2) A Buddhist scripture that compiles teachings and discourses categorized by numerically ordered themes.[18]
From: Vakyapadiya (study of the concept of Sentence)
(1) A foundational Buddhist text that includes references to the concept of Pratibha in relation to poetic insight.[19]