Suphassa, Suphassā: 1 definition
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Suphassa 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 Names1) Mother of Siddhattha Buddha. J.i.40; Bu.xvii.13.
2) A female crow, wife of Supatta. She is identified with Rahulamata. J.ii.436.
3) A celestial musician or a musical instrument. VvA.94.
4) See Supassa
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: Supassa, Suparshva, Supatta Jataka, Siddhattha, Suppiya.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Suphassa, Suphassā; (plurals include: Suphassas, Suphassās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Buddha Chronicle 16: Siddhattha Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 292: Supatta-jātaka < [Book III - Tika-Nipāta]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Various other 22 Buddhas < [Part 1 - Remote preface (dūre-nidāna)]