Potthapada Sutta, Potthapāda-sutta: 1 definition
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Potthapada 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA discussion between the Buddha and the Paribbajaka Potthapada, held at the Mallikarama (D.i.178 203). It deals with the question of trances and of the soul, and also with the infinity and eternalism of the world.
This sutta is significant as containing a list of the topics which Paribbajakas appear to have discussed at their meetings.
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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