Alavi Gotama, Ālavi-gotama: 1 definition
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Alavi Gotama 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 thera, who, according to Buddhaghosa (SnA.ii.606), attained arahantship through faith.
He is mentioned in the Sutta Nipata (vers.1146) in a verse spoken by the Buddha to Pingiya when the Buddha appeared in a ray of light at Bavaris hermitage.
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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