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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Culla Dhanuggaha. A brahmin of Benares, a very skilled archer. See the Culla Dhanuggaha Jataka.
2. Culla Dhanuggaha - An Udicca brahmin. He was a clever archer, but being rather dwarfed in stature, he joined Bimbisara as his page and took service under the Andhra king. For details see the Bhimasena Jataka. He is also referred to as Culladhanupatthaka and Cullupatthaka. J.i.357.
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: Culla, Dhanuggaha.
Starts with: Culla Dhanuggaha Jataka.
Full-text: Aggadhanuggaha Pandita, Dhanuggaha, Culla Dhanuggaha Jataka, Bhimasena Jataka.
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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 349-350 - Young Archer the Wise < [Chapter 24 - Taṇhā Vagga (Craving)]