Mahamitta, Mahāmitta: 1 definition
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Mahamitta 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 NamesA monk of Kassakalena. A very poor woman provided him with food. When a tree deity pointed out this to him he put forth effort and became an arahant (v.l. Ayyamitta). MA.i.237f; DA.iii.790.
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: Mahamittavindaka.
Full-text: Corakamaha Vihara, Kassakalena, Ayyamitta.
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