Ekaputtika Brahmadatta: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ekaputtika Brahmadatta 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 NamesKing of Benares. He had only one son, of whom he was extremely fond. One day when the king was enjoying himself in the royal park, the boy was suddenly taken ill and died at once. Lest the king should die of a broken heart, the ministers did not tell him for two days. The king thereupon reflected on the nature of death and developing insight became a Pacceka Buddha.
His verse is included in the Khaggavisana Sutta. Sn.v.41; SnA.i.85f; ApA.i.138.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Brahmadatta, Ekaputtika.
Full-text: Khaggavisana Sutta.
Relevant text
No search results for Ekaputtika Brahmadatta; (plurals include: Ekaputtika Brahmadattas) in any book or story.