Upavana Sutta, Upavāna-sutta: 1 definition

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Upavana 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)

[«previous next»] — Upavana Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Upavana Sutta - The conversation referred to above, between Upavana and Sariputta, on the antakara. A.ii.163f.

2. Upavana Sutta - The Buddha explains to Upavana the arising of sorrow (dukkha samuppada). S.ii.41f.

3. Upavana Sutta - The Buddha explains, in answer to a question of Upavana, how the Dhamma is immediate in its results (sanditthika). S.iv.41f.

4. Upavana Sutta - The conversation referred to above, between Sariputta and Upavana, where the latter explains how the bojjhangas conduce to a happy life. S.v.76f.

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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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