Kosambaka, Kosambakā: 1 definition
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Kosambaka 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 Names1. The monks of Kosambi (q.v.), who brought about schism in the Order.
2. Name of a king of Kosambi. See also Kosambika below. See the Kanhadipayana Jataka (J.iv.28f).
3. See Kosambiya.
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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Starts with: Kosambaka Sutta, Kosambaka Vatthu.
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Full-text: Kosambaka Sutta, Kosambaka Vatthu, Kosambika, Kaushambaka, Kosambiya Sutta.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kosambaka, Kosambakā; (plurals include: Kosambakas, Kosambakās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 448: Kukkuṭa-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Righteous (Dhammavādi) and Unrighteous (Adhammavādi) < [Chapter 28 - The Buddha’s Tenth Vassa at Pālileyyaka Forest]
Part 3 - The story of Pālileyyaka elephant < [Chapter 28 - The Buddha’s Tenth Vassa at Pālileyyaka Forest]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)