Ambataka, Ambāṭaka: 3 definitions
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Ambataka means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 NamesAn arahant. Fourteen kappas ago he had given a mango to a Buddha (Ap.ii.394). He is probably identical with Rajadatta Thera. ThagA.i.403.
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).
India history and geography
Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early BuddhismAmbāṭaka (अम्बाटक) or Ambāṭakavana is the name of a forest situated in Majjhimadesa (Middle Country) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—The Ambāṭakavana is mentioned in the Saṃyutta Nikāya. It is stated that many Bhikkhus dwelt at Macchikāvanasaṇḍa in the Ambāṭakavana. Citta, the householder, it is said, invited them to his house and had many philosophical discussions with them.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAmbāṭaka, the hog-plum, Spondias Mangifera (a kind of mango) Vin.II, 17 (°vana); DA.I, 271 (°rukkha). (Page 74)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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Starts with: Ambatakavana.
Full-text: Ambalavana, Ambatakavana, Rajadatta, Isidatta, Vana.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
The Mahakapāṭihāriya Sutta < [Chapter 45a - The Life Stories of Male Lay Disciples]
Biography (3): Citta, the Householder < [Chapter 45a - The Life Stories of Male Lay Disciples]
The first Isidatta Sutta < [Chapter 45a - The Life Stories of Male Lay Disciples]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Act of reconciliation < [11. The followers of Paṇḍuka and Lohitaka (Paṇḍulohitaka)]