Subha Sutta: 2 definitions

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Subha 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)

[«previous next»] — Subha Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Subha Sutta. Subha Todeyyaputta (q.v.) visits the Buddha at Savatthi and asks him various questions regarding the Dhamma, comparing it with the teachings of the brahmins regarding ultimate salvation. He admits that no one among the brahmins or the early sages had fully discerned and realized the qualities laid down by them for the attainment of merit and the achievement of right. He quotes Pokkharasati as saying that those who, like Gotama, profess to transcend ordinary human beings and rise to the heights of Ariyan knowledge are idle boasters. The Buddha retorts that Pokkharasati cannot even read the thoughts of his slave girl, Punnika. The Buddha then convinces Subha that he has discovered the way to union with Brahma, and, at his request, teaches him this way, as being the four Brahma viharas. Subha acknowledges himself the Buddhas follower. M.ii.196-209.

2. Subha Sutta. A conversation between Subha Todeyyaputta (q.v.) and Ananda at Savatthi soon after the Buddhas death. Subha asks Ananda what were the bodies of doctrine which the Buddha was wont to praise, to which he incited others and in which he established them. Ananda explains to him. The sutta is almost word for word identical with the Samannaphala Sutta. D.i.204-10.

3. Subha Sutta. According to Buddhaghosa, (MA.ii.962, 967) Subha Sutta is the real name for the Cula kammavibhanga Sutta (q.v.).

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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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