Mahapunna, Mahāpunna, Mahāpuññā: 1 definition
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Mahapunna 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 village in Ceylon where Lakuntaka Atimbara lived with his wife Sumana. It was near Kotapabbata vihara. DhA.i.117.
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. Five persons of the Buddhas day considered the most lucky: the setthi Mendaka, his chief wife Candapaduma, his son Dhananjaya, his daughter in law Sumanadevi, and his servant Punna. E.g., AA.i.219.
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: Mahapunnama Sutta.
Full-text: Candapaduma, Sumanadevi, Dhananjaya, Ubbari.
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