In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The Bodhisatta born as king of Benares. He was so called because, at the time of his birth, all beings were filled with a desire for righteousness. The religion of Kassapa Buddha had disappeared, and D. was unable to get anyone to preach the Dhamma to him. He therefore left the kingdom and entered the forest. By his virtue Sakkas throne was heated, and Sakka, coming down as a Rakkhasa, agreed to preach to D. if he would allow himself to be eaten. D. consented, and, climbing a rock three gavutas high, threw himself into the Rakkhasas mouth, listening to his preaching as he fell. Sakka then revealed his identity, took him to the deva world and taught him a stanza on impermanence, which had been spoken by Kassapa. Ras.i.2f.; the story is very popular in Ceylon.

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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).

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

dhammasoṇḍa : (adj.) fond of the Norm.

context information

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Dhammasondaka Vagga, Dhammasondata.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Dhammasonda, Dhammasoṇḍa; (plurals include: Dhammasondas, Dhammasoṇḍas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)

3.2.1. Psychic Power of Desire (Chandiddhipāda or Chanda) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]

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