Mahapajapati: 1 definition
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Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryShe was the sister of Mahamaya, the mother of Shakyamuni. They both married King Suddhodana. Maya died seven days after the birth of Shakyamuni. Mahapajapati then became the step/foster mother of Shakyamuni, and treated Shakyamuni so kind as her son, Nanda. Nanda was one of the Ten Great Disciples of Shakyamuni. After the death of King Suddhodana, Mahapajapati was ordained to be the first woman admitted in Buddhist order.See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mahapajapati Gotami, Mahapajapati Sutta.
Full-text: Sulakkhana, Anjana, Bhikkhuni, Padumuttara, Nigrodharama, Nanda.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Mahapajapati; (plurals include: Mahapajapatis). 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)
(c) Admission Of Bhikkhunis Into The Order < [Chapter I - What Is Vinaya Pitaka?]
Book 4 - Culavagga Pali < [Chapter II - Vinaya Pitaka]
Part IV - Vibhahga Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
Sister-sister < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
Women in the Buddhist Discourse < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
Banner of the Arahants (by Bhikkhu Khantipalo)
Socially Engaged Buddhism (with reference to Australian society) (by Phuong Thi Thu Ngo)
B (2). Social ideal in the Time of Buddha < [Chapter 5]
The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)