Subhuti Sutta, Subhūti-sutta: 1 definition
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Subhuti 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 NamesSubhuti Thera visits the Buddha with a companion, and the Buddha asks him who his companion is. Subhuti answers that he is the son of a believing disciple and has gone forth from a believers home to homelessness. The Buddha then asks Subhuti if his colleague conforms to the traditional signs of the believer. Subhuti begs of the Buddha to define these signs, and the Buddha explains them at length. A.v.337f. The Commentary says that the monk was the son of Anathapindika and therefore Subhutis nephew (AA.ii.865).
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: Subhuti, Sutta.
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