Kosambi Sutta, Kosambī-sutta: 1 definition

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Kosambi 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

Savittha, staying in the Ghositarama at Kosambi, asks Musila about the Paticca Samuppada, and discovers from the answers given that Musila is an arahant. Savittha asks Narada the same questions at the latters own request and receives the same answers; but Narada declares that he is not an arahant. Ananda is also present and joins in the discussion. S.ii.115f.

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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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