Manipujaka: 1 definition

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Manipujaka 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Manipujaka Thera. An arahant. Ninety four kappas ago he was an ascetic, and, having seen the Buddha (? Padumuttara), gave him a jewelled seat. Twelve kappas ago he was king eight times under the name of Sataramsi. Ap.i.190.

2. Manipujaka Thera. An arahant. He was once a Naga king in a lake in Himava, and, having seen Padumuttara Buddha travelling through the air, he offered him the jewel which he wore round his throat, that being the only thing he had (Ap.ii.413f). He is probably identical with Matangaputta Thera. ThagA.i.349.

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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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