Dhajadayaka, Dhajadāyaka: 1 definition
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Dhajadayaka 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 Names1. Dhajadayaka Thera - An arahant. He set up a standard at the foot of Padumuttaras Bodhi tree and swept the ground around it. He was once a king named IIggata, and again a king named Megha (Ap.i.108f).
2. Dhajadayaka Thera - An arahant. Ninety two kappas ago he saw Tissa Buddha and set up a flag in his honour (Ap.i.277f).
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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Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on Biography of the thera Dhajadāyaka < [Chapter 6 - Bījanivagga (section on Bījani)]