Pavarana Sutta, Pavārana-sutta: 1 definition
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Pavarana 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 NamesThe Buddha was once staying at the Migaramatupasada, and on the day of the pavarana he summoned the five hundred arahants who were with him and asked if they had any fault to find with him.
Sariputta, speaking for them, uttered the Buddhas praises, and the Buddha, in his turn, spoke of Sariputtas greatness and of the blamelessness of the arahants. Thereupon Vangisa, also present, extolled the Buddha in verse. S.i.190f.; also Thag.vs.1234ff.
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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