Atthana Jataka, Atthana-jātaka: 1 definition

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Atthana 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

On the untrustworthiness and treacherousness of women. A young merchant, Mahadhana, patronised a courtesan, giving her a thousand pieces daily. One day, having no time to fetch the money, he went empty handed and was cast out. Thereupon, in disgust, he became an ascetic (J.iii.474ff).

The story is related to a monk who wished to leave the Order on account of a woman.

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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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