Sonaka Jataka, Sonaka-jātaka: 1 definition
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Sonaka Jataka 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe story of the Bodhisatta in his birth as Arindama and of his friend, Sonaka, who became a Pacceka Buddha (J.v.247-61; cf. Ntu.iii.450).
For the story see Arindama. It was related regarding the Buddhas Nekkhammaparamita.
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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Partial matches: Jataka, Shonaka.
Full-text: Shonaka.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Sonaka Jataka, Sonaka-jātaka; (plurals include: Sonaka Jatakas, jātakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 529: Sonaka-jātaka < [Volume 5]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 4 - The Renunciation of Sumedha < [The Anudīpanī (on the Great Chronicle of Buddhas)]
Banner of the Arahants (by Bhikkhu Khantipalo)