Paricchattaka Sutta, Pāricchattaka-sutta: 2 definitions

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Paricchattaka 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

Just as the devas in Tavatimsa rejoice on seeing the Paricchattaka tree gradually growing and putting forth flowers, and hold celebrations at each stage, so do they rejoice when the householder leaves the world and joins the Order, finally attaining to nibbana. His fame spreads from world to world, even up to the Brahma world (A.iv.117ff).

The sutta was evidently also known as the Paricchattakopama. E.g., AA.i.32; MA.i.14.

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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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