Surakkhita: 1 definition
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Surakkhita 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 aggasavaka of Phussa Buddha; he was a prince of Kannakujja. J.i.41; BuA.193; but Bu.xix. calls him Sukhita.
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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Search found 3 books and stories containing Surakkhita; (plurals include: Surakkhitas). 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 18: Phussa Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 157 - The Story of Bodhirājakumāra < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Various other 22 Buddhas < [Part 1 - Remote preface (dūre-nidāna)]