Sigalaka Sutta: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sigalaka Sutta 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 Names1. Sigalaka Sutta. An old jackal, afflicted by mange, finds no pleasure in lonely places, or in the woods, or in the open air. Wherever he goes he falls into misfortune and disaster. Even so is a monk whose heart is possessed by gains, favours, or flattery. S.ii.230.
2. Sigalaka Sutta. Some old jackals, afflicted with mange, can go wherever they like. There are some Sakyan monks who cannot get even so much release. S.ii.127; the Commentary (SA.ii.169) says that the sutta was preached in reference to Devadatta.
3. Sigalaka Sutta - Some Sakyan monks have not as much gratitude as a jackal (S.ii.272). The Commentary adds (SA.ii.170) that the sutta was preached in reference to Devadatta, and the story was about a jackal who was released by a peasant from a snake who had coiled round it. The snake attacked the peasant, and the jackal brought the peasant his axe in its mouth, enabling the man to kill the snake.
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)
Relevant text
No search results for Sigalaka Sutta; (plurals include: Sigalaka Suttas) in any book or story.