Saratthadipani, Sāratthadīpanī: 1 definition

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Saratthadipani 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

A tika on Buddhaghosas Samantapasadika, by Sariputta Thera of Ceylon. Many of the illustrative stories are about Ceylon monks.

The book contains a valuable account of the eighteen sects into which the Sangha was divided at the time of the Third Council. Gv.61, 65; SadS.62; P.L.C.192 f ; Bode, op. cit., 39.

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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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