Udakupama Sutta, Udakūpama-sutta: 1 definition

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Udakupama Sutta 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

There are seven kinds of people in the world who are like objects that fall into wells: Some having sunk into the water remain there; others continue sinking and rising; some having risen once will not sink again; others having risen will look round, etc. Similarly, some having fallen into sin never escape there from, others are prone to weakness but often check themselves, etc. A.iv.11-13.

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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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