Sappurisa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sappurisa 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)
N (Good person). Fair, upright, honest and recommendable individual.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
sappurisa : (m.) a righteous man.
Sappurisa, (sat (=sant)+purisa) a good, worthy man M. III, 21, 37; D. III, 252 (the 7 s°-dhammā), 274, 276, 283; A. II, 217 sq. , 239; Dhs. 259=1003; Vin. I, 56; Dh. 54; Pv. II, 98; II, 945; IV, 187; J. I, 202; equal to ariya M. I, 8; S. III, 4; asappurisa=anariya SnA 479. sappurisatara a better man S. V, 20. (Page 680)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sappurisa Sutta, Sappurisa Vagga, Sappurisanisamsa Sutta.
Full-text: Asappurisa, Ariyasappurisabhava, Sappurisa Vagga, Sappurisa Sutta, Kalannu, Samseva, Satpurusha, Sotapatti, Pagganhati, Sakka, Dana, Purisha.
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Search found 20 books and stories containing Sappurisa; (plurals include: Sappurisas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahapurana of Puspadanta (critical study) (by Ratna Nagesha Shriyan)
A Heart Released (by Phra Ajaan Mun Bhuridatta Thera)
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part II - Anupada Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
Corporate Bodies in Early South Asian Buddhism < [Volume 10, Issue 1 (2019)]
The Uses of Human Malleability < [Volume 11, Issue 5 (2020)]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 206-208 - The Story of Sakka < [Chapter 15 - Sukha Vagga (Happiness)]
Verse 54-55 - The Story of the Question Raised by the Venerable Ānanda < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
Buddhist Perspective on the Development of Social Welfare (by Ashin Indacara)
22. Conditions and Causes of Developing Wisdom (Paññā) < [Chapter 5 - The Accomplishment of Virtue and Wisdom]