Mahanidana, Mahānidāna: 1 definition
Introduction
Introduction:
Mahanidana 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 NamesSeventy two kappas ago there were eight kings of this name, previous births of Vatatapanivariya Thera. Ap.i.207.
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)
Starts with: Mahanidana Sutta.
Full-text: Kuru, Mahanidana Sutta, Nidana Sutta, Kammasadamma.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Mahanidana, Mahānidāna; (plurals include: Mahanidanas, Mahānidānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(b) Maha Vagga Pali < [Chapter IV - Suttanta Pitaka]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 13 - Notes on the stanzas spoken by Vaiśravaṇa in honor of the Buddha < [Chapter VIII - The Bodhisattvas]
Part 4 - The buddha’s frequent sojourns in Rājagṛha and Śrāvastī < [Chapter V - Rājagṛha]
Digression on a case brought against the Buddha < [Part 1 - Mahāyānist list of the eighteen special attributes of the Buddha]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (2) Khemā Therī < [Chapter 44 - Life Histories of Bhikkhunī Arahats]
A Correct Vision (by Venerable Professor Dhammavihari)
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)