Sitaluka Brahmadatta, Sītāluka-brahmadatta: 1 definition

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Sitaluka Brahmadatta 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

King of Benares. He left the world and lived in the forest, but there he lacked food and drinks and was troubled by heat and cold and insects. He wished to go elsewhere, but mastered the desire and, after living there for seven years, became a Pacceka Buddha.

His verse is included in the Khaggavisana Sutta. SN.vs.52; SNA.i.101.

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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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