Kanavalamutta: 1 definition
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Kanavalamutta 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 NamesKanavalamutta or Kallavala refers to a village in Magadha.—Maha Moggallana lived there immediately after his ordination, and on the seventh day, while meditating there, he became an arahant, being admonished by the Buddha, who warned him against sloth. A.iv.85; ThagA.ii.94; DhA.i.79; AA.i.91.
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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