Assaka Jataka, Assaka-jātaka: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Buddhism
1. Theravada
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Introduction:

Assaka Jataka 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 Names

(No. 207) - The story of King Assaka (2). It was related to a monk who was distracted by the recollection of a former wife. He was Assaka in the previous birth. J.ii.158.

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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Assaka Jataka, Assaka-jātaka; (plurals include: Assaka Jatakas, jātakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Part 3 - Status as the capital of the Kāśī mahājanapada < [Chapter VIII - Vārāṇasī–Sārnāth: Inter-Settlement Relations]

Part 16 - Vārāṇasī from proto historic to historic context < [Chapter VI - Vārāṇasī: Emergence of the Urban Centre and Seat of Administration]

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Jataka 207: Assaka-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]