Pangura Vihara, Paṅgura-vihāra: 1 definition
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Pangura Vihara 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 NamesA monastery in Hatthibhogajanapada in the south of Ceylon. In front of its refectory stood a pangura tree. One day the devata of the tree heard a novice recite the Mahadhammasamadana Sutta and applauded the recital. On being questioned by the novice, he told him that he had heard the Buddha preach the sutta but had been unable to see him, there being so many deities present more important than himself. It is said that the devata became a sotapanna on the very day of this conversation. MA.i.530f.
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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Partial matches: Pamgura, Vihara.
Full-text: Hatthibhoga.
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