Hiri Jataka, Hiri-jātaka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Hiri Jataka 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(No. 363). The story of both the present and the past is the same as those of the Akatannu Jataka (q.v.) J.iii.196f.
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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Search found 3 books and stories containing Hiri Jataka, Hiri-jātaka; (plurals include: Hiri Jatakas, jātakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 363: Hiri-jātaka < [Volume 3]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 217 - The Story of Five Hundred Boys < [Chapter 16 - Piya Vagga (Affection)]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)