Assa Sutta: 2 definitions
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Assa 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesOnce Assa, the Jockey (assaroha) of Rajagaha came to the Buddha to ask if it were true that a horse trainer, if he exerted himself in the performance of his duties, would be born among the Saranjita devas? The Buddha tells him that such a view is a perverted one and that its result is rebirth either in purgatory or as an animal. Assa expresses his consternation and declares himself thenceforth a follower of the Buddha. S.iv.310.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Catassa Sutta, Parosahassa Sutta, Phassa Sutta, Rohitassa Sutta, Sahassa Sutta, Sakkanamassa Sutta, Samphassa Sutta, Vassa Sutta, Vekhanassa Sutta.
Full-text: Haya Sutta, Assaroha.
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