Dummukha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dummukha 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 Names1. Dummukha - A Licchavi chieftain. He was present at the discussion of the Nigantha Saccaka with the Buddha, and seeing Saccaka discomfited in the debate, Dummukha compared him to a crab pulled out of a pond and ill treated by village boys (M.i.234).
The Commentary says (MA.i.459) that Dummukha just happened to be his name. He was in reality quite handsome.
2. Dummukha - King of Kampilla in Uttarapancala. One day, while looking from his window down on to the palace yard, he saw several bulls setting upon a cow in lust, and one bull, stronger than the rest, killed another with his horns. The king, realizing the evil nature of lust, entered into a trance and became a Pacceka Buddha. J.iii.379, 381.
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 Dictionarydummukha : (adj.) having a sad face.
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)
Full-text: Naggaji, Kampilla, Karandu, Nimi, Kumbhakara Jataka, Hastinapura, Ahicchatra, Chatravati, Kampillanagara, Saccaka, Uttarapancala, Pancala, Kutagarasala.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - The wandering ascetic Saccaka < [Chapter 23 - The Buddha’s Fifth Vassa at Vesali]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 408: Kumbhakāra-jātaka < [Volume 3]