Vatamsakiya: 1 definition
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Vatamsakiya 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 Names1. Vatamsakiya Thera. An arahant, probably identical with Abhaya Thera; see Abhaya (1). Ap.i.174.
2. Vatamsakiya Thera. An arahant. Thirty one kappas ago, while riding on an elephant, he saw Sikhi Buddha and offered him a vatamsakaflower. Twenty seven kappas ago he became king under the name of Mahapatapa. Ap.i.216.
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)
Ends with: Minjavatamsakiya.
Full-text: Nimmita, Mahapatapa, Abhaya.
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