Pitavimanavatthu, Pītavimānavatthu: 1 definition

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Pitavimanavatthu 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

The story of a woman of Rajagaha. When Ajatasattu erected a thupa over the Buddhas relics at Rajagaha, she started early one morning with four kosataki flowers to offer at the thupa. On the way there she was gored to death by a cow, and was reborn in Tavatimsa, wearing yellow garments. There Moggallana met her and learned her story. Vv.iv.9; VvA.200f.

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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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