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Sabbaka 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 NamesAn arahant Thera. He belonged to a brahmin family of Savatthi, and, after hearing the Buddha preach, entered the Order. He lived in Lonagiri vihara (v.l. Lena vihara), on the banks of the Ajakarani, practising meditation, and, in due course, won arahantship. He visited Savatthi to worship the Buddha, and stayed there a few days, entertained by his kinsfolk. When he wished to return to his dwelling they begged him to stay and be supported by them, but he refused because he loved retirement. The verses he spoke on this occasion are given in Thag.vs.307 10.
Thirty one kappas ago he was a Naga king of great power who, having seen the Pacceka Buddha Sambhavaka, wrapt in samadhi, under the open sky, remained beside him holding a lotus over his head (ThagA.i.399f).
He is probably to be identified with Padumapujaka of the Apadana. Ap.i.279 f ; cf. Ap.ii.453f. (Padumudhariya).
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sabbakama, Sabbakami, Sabbakammika, Sabbakanittha.
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