Mahimsasa, Mahimsāsa: 1 definition
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Mahimsasa 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 Bodhisatta, born as the son of the king of Benares. For details see the Devadhamma Jataka. J.i.127ff.; DhA.iii.73.
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: Mahimsasaka.
Full-text: Suriyakumara, Devadhamma Jataka.
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