Therika, Therikā: 1 definition
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Therika 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesAn arahant Theri. She was born in a family of Vesali and was so called because of her sturdy build. She married and became a devoted wife, accepting the Buddhas teaching, after hearing him preach at Vesali. Later she heard Pajapati Gotami and wished to leave the world, but her husband refused his permission. One day, while cooking, she developed the thought of impermanence and became an Anagami. When her husband realised this, he took her to Pajapati, who ordained her.
In the past she had entertained Konagamana Buddha and built for him an arbour with draped ceiling and sanded floor.
In the time of Kassapa Buddha she was a nun. Thig.1; ThigA., p.5.
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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Starts with: Teri-kaviceyyul, Terikatai.
Ends with: Satherika.
Full-text: Theri.
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