Candasuriya, Candasuriyā, Canda-suriya: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Candasuriya 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 NamesA friend of Mahadhanadeva. See Ariyagala tissa.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryCandasuriyā refers to: (pl.) sun & moon J. IV, 61. (Page 261)
Note: candasuriyā is a Pali compound consisting of the words canda and suriyā.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Suriya, Canda.
Full-text: Aggipajjota, Parimarjaka, Parimajjaka, Aloka, Gaha, Devata, Ariyagalatissa, Sudhabhojana Jataka.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Candasuriya, Canda-suriya, Canda-suriyā, Candasuriyā; (plurals include: Candasuriyas, suriyas, suriyās, Candasuriyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 542: The Khaṇḍahāla-jātaka < [Volume 6]
Jataka 450: Biḷāri-Kosiya-jātaka < [Volume 4]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 12 - Viṣṇu, Vasudeva and Kṛṣṇa < [Chapter XIV - The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-gītā]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter IV - Mañjarī-jātaka < [Volume II]