Vannakaraka, Vaṇṇakāraka, Vanna-karaka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vannakaraka 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. Thirty one kappas ago he was a painter (vannakara) in Arunavati and painted the drapery of the Buddhas cetiya. Twenty three kappas ago he was a king named Candupama. Ap.i.220.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVaṇṇakāraka refers to: (avaṇṇe) one who makes something (unsightly) appear beautiful J. V, 270.
Note: vaṇṇakāraka is a Pali compound consisting of the words vaṇṇa and kāraka.
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)
Partial matches: Vanna, Karaka.
Full-text: Candupama.
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