Avantiputta: 1 definition

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Avantiputta 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

King of Madhura. His mother was the sister of Pajjota, King of Avanti, hence the name Avantiputta (MA.ii.738).

He once went in royal state to visit Maha Kaccana who was staying in the Gunda Grove in Madhura.

Their discussion is recorded in the Madhura Sutta (M.ii.83-90).

It is said that after the interview Avantiputta became a follower of the Buddhas teaching.

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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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