Ayagadayaka, Āyāgadāyaka: 1 definition
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Ayagadayaka 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesAn arahant. In a previous birth he worshipped with gladsome heart the thupa of Sikhi Buddha and gave carpenters money to build an ayaga (a long alms hall, says ApA.).
As a result he was born in deva worlds and could bring even the devas into subjection.
He could produce rain at will. Ap.i.89-90.
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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Ends with: Ambayagu Dayaka.
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