Dhammasavaniya: 1 definition
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Dhammasavaniya 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 thera who attained arahantship at the age of seven, having heard the Buddha preach the stanza beginning with anicca vata sankhara.
In the time of Padumuttara Buddha he was a Jatila who, while flying through the air, was forced to descend where the Buddha sat preaching, it being impossible to fly over him. He was afterwards born in Tavatimsa. Ap.i.273f.
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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Ends with: Ekadhammasavaniya.
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