Samidatta: 1 definition
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Samidatta 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesHe belonged to a brahmin family of Savatthi, and used to go to the vihara to hear the Buddha preach. One day the Buddha preached for his special benefit, and, very much moved, he joined the Order. But because of his immaturity of knowledge, he continued some time without application. Later he was impressed by another sermon of the Buddha, and became devoted and intent, attaining arahantship soon afterwards (Thag.vs.90. ThagA.i.189).
He is evidently identical with Adhichattiya (or Chattadhichattiya) of the Apadana (Ap.i.170). In the past he erected a parasol over the cetiya of Atthadassi Buddha.
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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