Annasamsavaka, Annasamsāvaka: 1 definition
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Annasamsavaka 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Annasamsavaka Thera - An arahant. Four kappas ago he had given a meal to Siddattha Buddha. Ap.i.78.
2. Annasamsavaka - A second Thera of the same name whose story is identical with the above and who is very probably the same person. Ap.i.261.
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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Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Annasamsāvaka < [Chapter 3 - Subhūtivagga (section on Subhūti)]