Akotaka, Ākoṭaka: 1 definition
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Akotaka 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 NamesA deva who visited the Buddha at Veluvana accompanied by Asama, Sahali, Ninka, Vetambari and Manava Gamiya.
Akotaka spoke before the Buddha in praise of various teachers of other schools:
Pakuddha Katiyana (sic.),
Nigantha
Makkhali
Purana.
Vetambari made rejoinder to Akotaka, speaking disparagingly of the teachers he had mentioned. S.i.65.
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)
Ends with: Avakotaka, Prakotaka, Shakotaka, Svakotaka.
Full-text: Nanatitthiya Sutta, Manavagamika, Manavagamiya, Asama.
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