Ekapindadayika Theri, Ekapiṇḍadāyikā-therī: 1 definition

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Ekapindadayika Theri 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)

[«previous next»] — Ekapindadayika Theri in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

An arahant. Ninety one kappas ago she was the wife of King Bandhuma, of Bandhumati. Wishing to do some good deed to ensure for herself a happy rebirth, she asked the king for his sanction, and fed a nun and gave her various gifts. Later she was born thirty times in Tavatimsa as queen of the gods. She was the wife of twenty kings among men (Ap.ii.515f).

She is probably identical with Metta Theri (ThigA.36f).

context information

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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