Forest Dweller; 1 Definition(s)
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Forest Dweller 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)
the ascetic practice for the: s. dhutanga.
(Source): Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesTheravāda 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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Search found 11 books and stories containing Forest Dweller. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (by Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.5.40 < [Chapter 5 - Prema: Love of God]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 1: Prophecy about destruction of Dvārakā < [Chapter XI - burning of dvārakā and the death of kṛṣṇa]
Part 4: Death of Kṛṣṇa < [Chapter XI - burning of dvārakā and the death of kṛṣṇa]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Subhūti < [Chapter 3 - Subhūtivagga (section on Subhūti)]
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Khadiravaniya < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
Introduction (commentary on the first stanza) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 24 - The greatness of the holy ashes (bhasma) < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]
Chapter 58 - Dundubhinirhrāda is slain < [Section 2.5 - Rudra-saṃhitā (5): Yuddha-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 25 - The greatness of Rudrākṣa < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]
The Four Classes and the Four Stages < [Third Section]
Chapter I - How to Investigate Brahman < [Book III - Bhriguvalli]