Akitti Jataka, Akitti-jātaka: 1 definition
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Akitti Jataka 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 NamesSee Akitti. It was related at Jetavana, of a generous donor who lived at Savatthi. This man invited the Buddha, and during seven days gave many gifts to him and to the monks. On the last day he presented the company of arahants with all necessaries. The Buddha praised the mans generosity and told him how wise men of old shared their possessions with others, even when they themselves had nothing to eat but kara leaves and water. J.iv.236ff.
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)
Partial matches: Jataka, Akitti.
Full-text: Damila, Damilarattha.
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