Pasadabahula, Pasādabahula: 1 definition

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Pasadabahula 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

A brahmin of Savatthi who was so delighted with the preaching of the Buddha that he gave meals regularly at his house to sixteen monks, always addressing them as Arahant. This displeased both the Arahants and the non Arahants, and they ceased going there. When the Buddha heard of it, he admonished the monks. DhA.iv.138f.

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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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