Avataphaliya: 1 definition
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Avataphaliya 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 Names1. Avataphaliya Thera - An arahant. In a previous birth, ninetyfour kappas ago, he gave an avata (tala?) fruit to the Pacceka Buddha Sataramsi (Ap.ii.409). He is probably identical with Sambula Kaccayana. ThagA.i.314.
2. Avataphaliya Thera - His story is similar to that of (1) except that the name of the Pacceka Buddha seems to have been Sahassaramsi (or is this an epithet?) (Ap.ii.445). He is probably to be identified with Melajina Thera. ThagA.i.252.
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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