Kayasakkhi Sutta, Kāyasakkhi-sutta: 1 definition

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Kayasakkhi 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)

[«previous next»] — Kayasakkhi Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Kayasakkhi Sutta - Savittha and Maha Kotthita once visit Sariputta. Sariputta asks them: Which is the most excellent - one who has testified to the truth with body, one who has won view, or one released by faith? Savittha prefers the one released by faith, Maha Kotthita the one who has testified to the truth with body, while Sariputtas preference is for the one who has won view, for in him insight is most developed.

Together they go to the Buddha and put the case before him; the Buddha tells them that it is not an easy matter to decide. A.i.118f

2. Kayasakkhi Sutta - A description of the kayasakkki - one who has attained and experienced the four jhanas. A.iv.451f

context information

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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