Malitavambha: 1 definition
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Malitavambha 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 NamesHe was the son of a brahmin of Bharukaccha and entered the Order under Pacchabhu Thera. It is said that he preferred to live where no conveniences, except food, were available, and before long he became an arahant.
In the time of Padumuttara Buddha he was a bird named Kakudha living on a lake, and, seeing the Buddha walking along the edge of the lake, he offered him kumudu flowers.
One hundred and sixteen kappas ago he was king eight times under the name of Varuna (Thag.vs.105; ThagA.i.210f).
He is probably identical with Kumudadayaka of the Apadana. Ap.i.180.
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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Full-text: Pacchabhu, Kumudadayaka, Bharukaccha, Kakudha, Varuna.
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