Vanaratana: 1 definition
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Vanaratana 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 NamesTissa. See Ananda (11).
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. See Medhankara (5).
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Payogasiddhi, Saratthasamuccaya, Cula Dhammapala, Jinacarita, Pancappakarana, Padasadhana, Amaragiri, Catubhanavara, Catubhanavara-pali, Medhankara, Anomadassi.
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Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
1.3. Buddhism in Thai History < [Chapter 3 - The Impact of Buddhist Education on Thai Sangha]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
Efficiency of Paritta (Buddhist protecting charms) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)