Kalingara Sutta, Kaliṅgara-sutta: 1 definition
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Kalingara 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 NamesPreached at the Kutagarasala in Vesali. As long as the Licchavis sleep on straw (kalingara) so long will they be able to protect themselves from their enemy, Ajatasattu; when they begin to sleep on soft couches they will suffer defeat. Thus it is also with monks and Mara. S.ii.267f.
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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