Vata Sutta, Vāta-sutta: 2 definitions

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Vata 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

It is because of clinging to body, etc., that such views arise as that winds do not blow, pregnant women do not bring forth, the sun and moon neither rise nor set; but all these things are stable as a pillar. These vanish with the Ariyan disciples doubts regarding suffering, its cause, its cessation, and the way to such cessation. S.iii.202f.

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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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