Jhanasodhana Jataka, Jhānasodhana-jātaka: 1 definition
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In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe Bodhisatta was once an ascetic who, at the moment of his death, said neither conscious nor unconscious. His chief disciple interpreted these words, but the others would not believe him until the Bodhisatta descended from the Brahma world in order to uphold his explanation.
The story was related in reference to an explanation given by Sariputta at Sankassa (J.i.473).
This Jataka is probably also called the Anangana Jataka (q.v.).
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: Jataka.
Full-text: Anangana Jataka.
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Jataka 134: Jhānasodhana-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]