Piṇḍa Sutta: 1 definition
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Piṇḍa 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 NamesOnce the Buddha was at Pancasala when the day came for all young people to send gifts to each other. The Buddha went to the village for alms, but the villagers, influenced by Mara, gave him nothing, and he returned with his empty bowl. Mara tried to influence the Buddha to go a second time, but this he refused to do (S.i.113; the incident is also found at DhA.iii., p. 257f). The Commentary says (SA.i.141) that Mara did not want the Buddha to accept the gifts of the maidens and to preach to them, because then they would pass beyond his evil influence.
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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