Uppala, Uppalā: 4 definitions
Introduction
Introduction:
Uppala means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 Names1. Uppala - A Pacceka Buddha mentioned in the Isigili Sutta. M.iii.70.
2. Uppala - One of the yakkhas who guarded Jotiyas palace. He had two thousand followers. DhA.iv.209.
3. Uppala - Father of the warrior Ummada Phussadeva. Mhv.xxiii.82.
4. Uppala (Uppalaka) - A Niraya (S.i.152; Sn.p.126). Buddhaghosa says (SnA.ii.476f; see also A.v.173), however, that it is not a special hell, but the name of a period of suffering in hell.
5. Uppala - One of the treasure troves that rose up from the earth on the day of the Bodhisattas birth. It was three gavutas in extent. DA.i.284.
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One of the chief women supporters of Anomadassi Buddha. Bu.viii.24.
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).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Uppala or Doṇuppala is the name of a tank (vāpī) that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—A tank named Doṇuppalavāpi or Uppalavāpi is mentioned in the Commentaries. (There was another vihāra name Ekadoraya in the Kurunāgala district). (also see Pācīnapabbata)
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryuppala : (nt.) waterlily.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryUppala, (Sk. utpala, uncertain etym. ) the (blue) lotus; a waterlily. The 7 kinds of lotuses, mentioned at J. V, 37 are: nīla-ratta-set-uppala, ratta-seta-paduma, seta-kumuda, kalla-hāra.—D. I, 75; II, 19; Vin. III, 33 (°gandha); J. II, 443; Dh. 55; Vv 322; 354; Pv. II, 120; III, 105; DhA. I, 384 (nīl°); III, 394 (id.); ThA. 254, 255; VvA. 132, 161. ‹-› What is meant by uppala-patta (lotus-leaf?) at Vin. IV, 261? (Page 152)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Uppala-niraya, Uppaladayika Theri, Uppalahattha, Uppalaka, Uppalapallika, Uppalaseti, Uppalavanna, Uppalavanna Sutta, Uppalavapi.
Ends with: Amaruppala, Aruppala, Bhayoluppala, Donuppala, Dumuppala, Kanduppala, Niluppala, Rajuppala, Suppala.
Full-text (+1): Uppalaka, Tamala, Kanduppala, Niluppala, Uppalin, Upala, Maladharin, Donuppala, Pundarika, Utpalaka, Dala, Utpala, Kamala, Niraya, Paduma, Phussadeva, Pita, Elapatra, Anomadassi, Jotiya.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Uppala, Uppalā; (plurals include: Uppalas, Uppalās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 15: Kharādiya-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Jataka 29: Kaṇha-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Jataka 66: Mudulakkhaṇa-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on Biography of the thera Pañcahatthiya < [Chapter 5 - Upālivagga (section on Upāli)]
Commentary on Biography of the thera Kāḷudāyī < [Chapter 4 - Kuṇḍadhānavagga (section on Kuṇḍadhāna)]
Commentary on the Biography of Buddha (Buddha-apadāna-vaṇṇanā) < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 16 - The Discourse At Isigili < [Discourses]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Buddha Chronicle 7: Anomadassī Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Biography (1): Jotika, the Rich Householder < [Chapter 45c - Life Stories of Rich Men with Inexhaustible Resources]
Part 4 - The Birth of the Bodhisatta < [Chapter 1 - The Jewel of the Buddha]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 7 - Mana (conceit) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)