Vacchanakha: 1 definition
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Vacchanakha 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 NamesThe Bodhisatta born as a Paribbajaka. See the Vacchanakha Jataka.
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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Starts with: Vacchanakha Jataka.
Full-text: Vacchanakha Jataka, Roja.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Vacchanakha; (plurals include: Vacchanakhas). 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 235: Vaccha-Nakha-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
The story Roja the Malla < [6. Medicine (Bhesajja)]