Kassapa Sutta: 1 definition
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Kassapa 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 Names1. Kassapa Sutta - Two suttas containing an account of the visit paid to the Buddha by Kassapa, the devaputta (q.v.). S.i.46f
2. Kassapa Sutta - Contains the thoughts that came to Kassapa Buddha, before his Enlightenment, on the nature of becoming, of cessation, etc. (S.ii.9; cf. D.ii.30f ). The same thoughts are also attributed to the other Buddhas, from Vipassi downwards. For details see Gotama Sutta.
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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