Kamabhu, Kāmabhū: 1 definition
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Kamabhu 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA monk, evidently held in high esteem by his colleagues. He is mentioned as staying in Kosambi, in Ghosita Park, and as asking Ananda certain questions, recorded in the Kamabhu Sutta (1) (S.iv.165). Two other suttas bearing the same name record visits paid to Kamabhu by Cittagahapati at Ambatakavana in Macchikasanda. S.iv.291, 293.
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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Starts with: Kamabhu Sutta, Kamabhuta.
Full-text: Kamabhu Sutta, Macchikasanda, Ambatakavana, Citta.
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The Buddha and His Disciples (by Venerable S. Dhammika)
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