Pancadipika, Pañcadīpika: 1 definition
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Pancadipika 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 Names1. Pancadipika: See Pancadipadayika.
2. Pancadipika Thera: An arahant. He was once a follower of Padumuttara Buddha and lit a lamp under his bodhi tree. Thereby he obtained the power of being able to see through all obstacles. Thirty four kappas ago he was king, under the name of Satacakkhu. Ap.i.108.
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: Dipika, Pancadipadayika Theri.
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