Sumanaveliya: 1 definition
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Sumanaveliya 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 NamesAn arahant. Thirty one kappas ago he placed a bunch of sumana flowers in front of the seat of Vessabhu Buddha. After death he was born in the Nimmanarati world; eleven kappas ago he was a king named Sahassara. Ap.i.264.
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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Full-text: Sahassara.
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