Hattharohaputta: 1 definition
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Hattharohaputta 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 NamesHe was born in the family of an elephant driver of Savatthi and became expert in elephant lore. One day, while training an elephant by the river, he felt that it would be better if he were to train himself. So he went to the Buddha, heard him preach, and, having entered the Order, attained arahantship (Thag.vs.77; ThagA.i.170f).
In the time of Vipassi Buddha he was a householder. Having seen the Buddha, he offered him flowers and paid him homage. Forty one kappas ago he was a king, named Varana. He is probably identical with Ganthipupphiya Thera of the Apadana. Ap.i.162.
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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Full-text: Ganthipupphiya.
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