Purabheda Sutta, Purābheda-sutta: 1 definition
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe tenth sutta of the Atthaka Vagga of the Sutta Nipata. It was among the suttas preached at the Mahasamaya in answer to the questions asked of the Buddha by the created Buddha (SNA.ii.548).
It is a long disquisition on the characteristics of a calm sage (upasanta). He is free from craving, anger, etc., is equable and thoughtful, possessed of calm, and walks in the path of righteous men (SN. vs. 848 61).
The sutta was preached for the benefit of the buddhi carita. SNA.i.361; MNid. 223.
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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