Paccanikasata, Paccanīkasāta: 1 definition
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Paccanikasata 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA brahmin of Savatthi, to whom the Buddha refused to preach (see Paccania Sutta). Buddhaghosa says (SA.i.205) that the Brahmin was so called (Gainsayer) because he took delight in opposing everything that anyone else said.
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: Paccanika Sutta.
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