Sattamba, Sattambaka: 1 definition
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Sattamba 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA shrine near Vesali. (D.ii.102; Ud.vi.1; S.v.259; A.iv.309, etc.). It was so called because, in the past, seven princesses, daughters of Kiki, king of Benares, left Rajagaha and fought for attainment at that spot. It was originally dedicated to some deity, but after the Buddhas visit to Vesali, it became a place of residence for him (UdA.323, etc.). It was to the west of Vesali. D.iii.9.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sattambacetiya.
Full-text: Udenacetiya, Saptamra, Gotamakacetiya, Sarandadacetiya, Sattambacetiya, Bahuputtacetiya, Capalacetiya, Kalaramatthuka, Cetiya, Kiki.
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The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 25 - The Relinquishing of The Life-maintaining Mental Process < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Part 19 - The Buddha gives Hints about His Passing Away < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]