Samandaka, aka: Samancakani, Samandakani, Sāmañcakāni, Sāmandaka; 1 Definition(s)
Introduction
Samandaka 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)
1. A Paribbajaka, mentioned (S.iv.261f) as having visited Sariputta at Ukkacela (Ukkavela) and questioned him regarding Nibbana, and again (A.v.121f) at Nalakagama, where he questioned him regarding weal and woe.
He is, perhaps, to be identified with Samannakani.
2. Samandaka: or Samancakani Samyutta. The thirty ninth section of the Samyutta Nikaya. S.iv.261f.
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names
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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Full-text: Kimatthi Sutta, Sukha Vagga, Samannakani, Nibbana Sutta, Ogha Sutta, Avijja Sutta, Ukkacela.
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