Vacchapala: 1 definition
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Vacchapala 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 NamesAn arahant. He belonged to a rich brahmin family of Rajagaha. He witnessed the miracles performed by Uruvela Kassapa and his self submission to the Buddha when they visited Bimbisara together, and marvelling thereat, entered the Order. Within a week he developed insight and became an arahant.
In the past he had been a brahmin, expert in brahmin lore, and one day, while seeking a suitable person to whom he might give a large vessel of milk rice left over from the sacrifice, he saw Vipassi Buddha and offered it to him. Forty one kappas ago he became a king named Buddha (Thag.71; ThagA.i.159f). He is probably identical with Payasadayaka of the Apadana. Ap.i.157.
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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Full-text: Payasadayaka.
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