Kekaka, Kekakā: 1 definition
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Kekaka 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 city, regarded in ancient times as one of the three chief cities of Jambudipa, the others being Uttarapancala and Indapatta. J.ii.213.
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The people of Kekaka. J.ii.214; v.267, 273; vi.280, 281.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Kekaraja, Kekaya, Keka, Kamanita Jataka, Indapatta, Ajjuna, Kuru.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Kekaka, Kekakā; (plurals include: Kekakas, Kekakās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 228: Kāmanīta-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Jataka 530: Saṃkicca-jātaka < [Volume 5]
Jataka 545: Vidhurapaṇḍita-jātaka < [Volume 6]