Kimbila Sutta, Kimbilā-sutta: 1 definition

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Kimbila 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

Preached at Kimbila. The Buddha asks Kimbila (q.v.) a question on the practice of breathing, and when he fails to reply Ananda requests the Buddha to teach the answer to the monks.

The sutta deals with the method of breathing and the results thereof. S.v.322f

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Records the conversation which took place at Veluvana (Niceluvana?) in Kimbila between Kimbila and the Buddha, regarding the continuance of the Doctrine after the Buddhas death. A.iii.247, 339; iv.84.

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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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