Dubbanniya Sutta: 1 definition
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Dubbanniya Sutta 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 NamesOnce an ill favoured yakkha came to be seated on Sakkas throne. The gods of Tavatimsa were greatly vexed on seeing him, but the greater their annoyance, the handsomer grew the yakkha. Then Sakka came up and showed great humility before the yakkha, and the greater his humility the uglier did the yakkha become, until he disappeared. S.i.237.
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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