Pulinapujaka: 1 definition
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Pulinapujaka 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 Names1. Pulinapujaka Thera
An arahant. Ninety one kappas ago he cleared the foot of Vipassi Buddhas bodhi tree and scattered fresh sand around it. Fifty three kappas ago he was a king named Mahapulina. Ap.i.79.
2. Pulinapujaka TheraAn arahant. Ninety one kappas ago he saw Vipassi Buddha and, gladdened by the sight, worshipped him and strewed sand on his path. Ap.i.259.
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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