Kesakambala Sutta: 1 definition
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Kesakambala 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 NamesJust as the hair blanket is reckoned the meanest and lowest of all woven garments, even so, of all theories advanced by recluses, that of Makkhali is the meanest.
Makkhali proclaims that there is no doing of a deed, there is nothing done and no energy to do. A.i.286f.
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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Partial matches: Sutta, Kesakambala.
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