Ramsisannaka, Ramsisaññaka: 1 definition
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Ramsisannaka 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. Ramsisannaka Thera. An arahant. He was an ascetic in Himava, and seeing Vipassi Buddha radiating light, be paid him homage. Ap.i.129.
2. Ramsisannaka. An arahant Thera. Ninety two kappas ago he was an ascetic, and seeing Phussa Buddha in trance, was overjoyed at the sight. Ap.i.130.
3. Ramsisannaka. An arahant Thera. Thirty thousand kappas ago he saw a Buddha seated on a rock suffusing all the place with his aura, and was gladdened by the sight. Fifty seven kappas ago he was a king named Sujata. Ap.i.210.
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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