Papanika Sutta, Pāpanika-sutta: 1 definition
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Papanika Sutta 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. Papanika Sutta. The shopkeeper who neglects his duties at early dawn, at midday, and at eventide, does not prosper; nor does the monk who similarly neglects his duties. A.i.115.
2. Papanika Sutta. The shopkeeper who is shrewd, supremely capable, and who inspires confidence, soon attains to greatness and increase of wealth; a monk will in like manner attain to spiritual development. A.i.115f.
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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