Paharada, Pahārāda: 1 definition
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Paharada 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 NamesPaharada
An Asura chief (D.ii.259). Buddhaghosa says (AA.ii.758) he was one of the three leaders of the Asuras, the others being Vepacitti and Rahu. He first conceived a wish to see the Buddha on the day of the Enlightenment; but this wish was not fulfilled until eleven years later, when he visited the Buddha at Veranja. The conversation which then took place is recorded in the Paharada Sutta (q.v.).
Paharada SuttaPreached at the Nalerupucimandamula in Veranja where Paharada (q.v.) visited the Buddha. In answer to a question, Paharada tells the Buddha that there are eight wonderful characteristics of the ocean, on account of which Asuras delight in it. The Buddha tells him of eight similar qualities in his own teaching and discipline, wherefore monks find joy in them. A.iv.197ff.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Paharadana, Paharadara, Paharadara.
Full-text: Asurinda, Asura, Vepacitti, Vepacitti Sutta.
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Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
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The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
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