Ahirika Sutta: 2 definitions
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Ahirika Sutta 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. Ahirika Sutta - A man who is void of faith, virtue and shame is destined to be born in hell. A.ii.227.
2. Ahirika Sutta - The man who is shameless destroys his welfare, the man who has shame works his weal (A.ii.229).
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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