Sukarakhata Sutta, Sūkarakhata-sutta: 1 definition

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Sukarakhata 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The Buddha questions Sariputta at Sukarakhatalena as to why a monk who has destroyed the asavas should revere the Buddha and his teachings. Sariputta answers that it is because such a monk has secured freedom from the yoke. What kind of security is it? asks the Buddha, and Sariputta explains that it is security obtained by the cultivation of the five indriyas of faith, energy, etc. S.v.233f.

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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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