Piyanjaha: 1 definition
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Piyanjaha 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 NamesHe belonged to the family of a Licchavi nobleman of Vesali and, when he grew up, his chief interest was war, hence his name (ever destroying what is dear to his enemies). When the Buddha visited Vesali, Piyanjaha found faith in him, joined the Order and became an arahant, dwelling in the forest.
In the time of Vipassi Buddha he had been a tree sprite, and, standing on the edge of a concourse of devas because his influence was small, he had heard the Buddha preach. One day seeing a bank of pure sand by a beautiful river, he reflected that the Buddhas virtues were more numerous than even the grains of sand. Seventy three kappas ago he was a king named Pulinapupphiya. Thag.vs.76; ThagA.i.168f.
He is probably identical with Nanasannaka of the Apadana. Ap.i.161.
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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