Catudvara Jataka, Catudvāra-jātaka: 1 definition
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Catudvara Jataka 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 NamesContains the story of Mittavindaka.
The Jataka probably derives its name from the fact that the Ussada niraya, where Mittavindaka was destined to suffer, looked like a city with four gates, surrounded by a wall.
For the introductory story see the Gijjha Jataka.
The story is sometimes called the Maha Mitta vindaka Jataka. E.g., J.i.363; iii.206.
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)
Partial matches: Jataka, Caturdvara.
Full-text: Mahamittavindaka, Mittavinda Jataka, Caturdvara, Madyapura, Gijjha Jataka.
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