Upakaru, Upakāru: 1 definition

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Upakaru 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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General definition (in Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Buddhism

Upakāru (उपकारु) is the name of an ancient king from the Solar dynasty (sūryavaṃśa) and a descendant of Mahāsaṃmata, according to the Dulva (the Tibetan translation of the Vinaya of the Sarvāstivādins). Upakāru is known as Upacara according to the Dīpavaṃśa and the Mahāvaṃśa.

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