Sakha Sutta, Sakhā-sutta: 2 definitions
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Sakha 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Sakha Sutta. Seven qualities which make a man a desirable friend:
he gives what is hard to give, does what is hard to do, bears what is hard to bear, confesses his own secrets, keeps others secrets, does not forsake one in time of need, and does not despise one in time of ones ruin. A.iv.31.2. Sakha Sutta. Seven things which make a person a desirable friend:
he is genial, pleasant, grave, cultured, eloquent, gentle, profound in speech, and urges one on at the proper time. A.iv.32.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)
Partial matches: Sutta, Shakha.
Ends with: Visakha Sutta.
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