Aputtaka Sutta: 1 definition
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Aputtaka Sutta 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. Aputtaka Sutta - Contains the earlier part of the story of Aputtaka as given above, and the moral to be drawn therefrom: namely, that the mean man, who acquires wealth, pleases neither himself nor others, but is like a lake of delicious waters lying in a savage region. On the other hand, the rich man who is generous is like a lake near a village. S.i.89-91.
2. Aputtaka Sutta - Contains an account of Aputtakas past, as related above; the wealth that a man stores here has to be left behind for others; hence let him make a good store for life elsewhere by using this wealth well. S.i.91-3.
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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Partial matches: Aputtaka, Sutta.
Full-text: Rajopakirnakasutra.
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Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(a) Sagatha Vagga Samyutta Pali < [Chapter VI - Samyutta Nikaya]