Sappidayaka: 1 definition

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Sappidayaka 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Sappidayaka Thera. An arahant. Ninety two kappas ago he gave an offering of ghee to Phussa Buddha. Fifty kappas ago he was a king named Samodaka. Ap.i.184.

2. Sappidayaka Thera. An arahant. Ninety four kappas ago he saw Siddhattha Buddha lying ill and gave him some ghee. Seventeen kappas ago he was a king named Jutideva. Ap.i.212.

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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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