Lakkhana Sutta: 1 definition
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Lakkhana 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 NamesThe thirtieth sutta of the Digha Nikaya.
It gives an account of the thirty two special marks of the superman (mahapurisalakkhanani) which signify that their possessor will be either a world emperor (Cakkavatti) or a Buddha.
The sutta definitely states that these marks are entirely due to good deeds done in former births and can only be maintained in the present life by goodness. D.iii.142 79; the sutta is quoted in Mil. p. 405.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lakkhana, Lakkhana, Lakkhana, Sutta.
Ends with: Anupalakkhana Sutta, Apaccupalakkhana Sutta, Asallakkhana Sutta.
Full-text: Anatta, Mahapurisa.
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Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma (by Kyaw Min, U)
Introduction < [Part 1 - Abhidhamma]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Introduction < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(c) Pathika Vagga Pali < [Chapter IV - Suttanta Pitaka]