Anumanapanha, Anumānapañha: 1 definition

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Anumanapanha 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

One of the most famous chapters of the Milinda Pana (329-47).

It deals with the problem of inferring the existence of the Buddha from facts known about him and connected with him.

It also includes a description of the City of Righteousness Dhammanagara - the Buddhist Utopia, and gives an excellent idea of city life at the time the chapter was written.

context information

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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