Suriyakumara, Suriyakumāra: 1 definition

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Suriyakumara 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

1. Suriyakumara. Brother of Candakumara. See the Khandahala Jataka. He is identified with Sariputta. J.vi.157.

2. Suriyakumara. A son of Brahmadatta, king of Benares, and stepbrother of Mahimsasa. See the Devadhamma Jataka. He is identified with Ananda. J.i.133; cf. DhA.iii.73f.

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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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