Khaya Sutta: 2 definitions

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Khaya 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

1. Khaya Sutta - Preached to Radha. The body, etc., are liable to destruction. That which, by nature, is transient and perishing must be put away. S.iii.197, 199, 201.

2. Khaya Sutta - All things are liable to destruction. S.iv.28.

3. Khaya Sutta - The Buddha exhorts the monks to cultivate the seven bojjhangas, which lead to the destruction of craving. In answer to a question of Udayi he goes on to explain how the cultivation is pursued. S.v.86f.

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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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