Introduction

Ukkacela 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)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The incident mentioned above, of the Buddha praising his two chief disciples, after their death. S.v.163.

context information

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).

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Sutta, Ukkacela.

Full-text: Cela Sutta.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Ukkacela Sutta, Ukkacelā-sutta; (plurals include: Ukkacela Suttas, suttas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Life of Sariputta (by Nyanaponika Thera)

Ukkacela Sutta < [Part III - The Further Shore]

Cunda Sutta < [Part III - The Further Shore]

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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)

Part 18 - The Demise of The Two Chief Disciples < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]

Biography (2-3): Sāriputta and Moggallāna Mahātheras < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]

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