Paribbajaka Sutta, Paribbājaka-sutta: 2 definitions

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Paribbajaka 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Paribbajaka Sutta

A Brahmin Paribbajaka asks the Buddha how far the Dhamma is sanditthiko, akaliko, ehipassiko, opanayiko, and paccattam veditabbo vinnuhi. The Buddha explains. A.i.157f.

2. Paribbajaka Sutta

The Buddha visits the Paribbajakarama on the banks of the Sappinika and converses with a number of distinguished Paribbajakas- Annabhara, Varadhara, Sakuludayi and others. The Buddha tells them that there are four factors of Dhamma which no discerning recluse or brahmin can despise - not coveting, not malice, right mindfulness, and right concentration. A.ii.31f.

context information

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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