Sugato, in Theravada Buddhism, represents a characteristic of the Buddha, emphasizing His beneficial and truthful speech. It reflects His journey towards Nibbana, illustrating the enlightenment and guidance He provides to followers. This quality highlights the importance of the Buddha's teachings and the moral conduct he embodies, serving as a beacon for those seeking spiritual growth and liberation from suffering.

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Buddhist concept of 'Sugato'

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Sugato in Buddhism signifies the Buddha's embodiment of beneficial and truthful speech, reflecting a guiding quality that leads others towards Nibbana, the ultimate state of liberation and enlightenment.

Significance of Sugato in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):

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From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas

(1) A quality of the Buddha indicating His beneficial and truthful speech and His path to Nibbana.^[1]

Theravada 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).

Last Updated: 22 September, 2024