Mettaji: 1 definition
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Mettaji 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 belonged to a brahmin family of Magadha, and, when he grew up, became a forest dwelling monk. Hearing of the Buddhas advent, Mettaji visited him, and questioned him concerning progress and regress (pavattiyo), and, believing, he entered the Order and attained arahantship.
In the time of Anomadassi Buddha he was a householder and built a wall round the Bodhi tree. One hundred kappas ago he was a king named Sabbagghana (Sabbosana) (Thag.94; ThagA.i.194f). He is evidently identical with Anulomadayaka Thera of the Apadana. Ap.i.173.
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: Sabbagahana, Anulomadayaka.
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