Suvannapabbata, Suvaṇṇapabbata, Suvanna-pabbata: 3 definitions

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Suvannapabbata means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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

A mountain in Himava. J.i.50, 55; SNA.i.358.

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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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India history and geography

[«previous next»] — Suvannapabbata in India history glossary
Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early Buddhism

Suvaṇṇapabbata (सुवण्णपब्बत) is the name of a mountain situated in Majjhimadesa (Middle Country) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—Suvaṇṇapabbata and Sānupabbata are mentioned in the Jātakas to be in the Himavantapadesa.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Suvannapabbata in Pali glossary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Suvaṇṇapabbata refers to: N. of a mountain SnA 358.

Note: suvaṇṇapabbata is a Pali compound consisting of the words suvaṇṇa and pabbata.

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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