Gijjhakuta Sutta: 1 definition
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Gijjhakuta 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 Names(commonly called Abhaya Sutta)
Contains an account of the visit paid by Abhayarajakumara to the Buddha at Gijjhakuta.
Abhaya questions the Buddha on the views of Purana Kassapa.
The Buddha declares these to be wrong, and instructs Abhaya in the nivaranas and the bojjhangas. S.v.126f.
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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Partial matches: Gijjhakuta, Sutta.
Full-text: Abhaya Sutta.
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