Kankheyya Sutta, Kaṅkheyya-sutta: 1 definition

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Kankheyya 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The Sakyan Mahanama visits Lomasavangisa at the Nigrodharama in Kapilavatthu and asks him if the learners way of life is the same as that of a Tathagata. No, says the Elder; a learner strives to abandon the five hindrances (nivarana); the arahants have already completely destroyed them. S.v.327f.

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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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