Mittakali Theri, Mittakalika Theri, Mittakālikā-therī: 1 definition
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Mittakali Theri 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 NamesShe came of a brahmin family of Kammasadamma and entered the Order after hearing the Buddha preach the Maha Satipatthana Sutta.
For seven years she showed a craving for gifts and honours and was quarrelsome. But later she put forth effort and became an Arahant (ThigA.i.89).
Some verses ascribed to her are found in the Therigatha, vs.92-6.
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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