Ayura, Āyūra: 1 definition
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Ayura 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 NamesMinister of Maddava, king of Benares. When Maddava was grieved at the loss of his wife, Ayura and his colleague Pukkusa helped the kings counsellor Senaka to quench the kings sorrow.
The story is told in the Dasannaka Jataka (J.iii.337ff).
In the present age Ayura became Moggallana (J.iii.341).
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ayurarogya, Ayuravadhi, Ayuravasana.
Ends with: Abhayayura, Citramayura, Grihamayura, Kayura, Kridamayura, Kutmalamayura, Mahamayura, Mattamayura, Mayura, Mrinmayura, Nartitamayura, Shrutimayura, Tilamayura, Vanamayura, Vayura.
Full-text: Dasannaka Jataka.
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