Uttari Sutta, Manussadhamma Sutta: 1 definition

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Uttari 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»] — Uttari Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

There are six things without getting rid of which it is impossible to obtain qualities of a transcendental nature (uttarimanussadhamma), to say nothing of Ariyan insight and wisdom.

Those things are forgetfulness, want of discrimination, lack of control of the senses, intemperance in eating, deceitfulness and prattle. A.iii.430.

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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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