Dhammasava Pita: 1 definition
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Dhammasava Pita 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 NamesFather of Dhammasava.
He was one hundred and twenty years old when his son joined the Order and, being impressed by his sons renunciation while yet young, he followed his example and soon after became an arahant.
Once, in the past, he saw a Pacceka Buddha on the Bhutagana mountain, and honoured him with tinasula flowers.
Eleven kappas ago he was a king called Dharanipati (Dharaniruha) (Thag.108; ThagA.i.215f).
He is probably identical with Tinasulaka of the Apadana. Ap.i.179.
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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Partial matches: Dhammasava, Pita.
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