Vatta Sutta: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vatta 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesSariputta addresses the monks at Savatthi on the seven bojjhanga and of his ability to abide in any of these according to his desire; just as a nobleman possessed of many robes can don whichever he desires. S.v.70f.
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 Dictionary1) Vatta, 4 at J. V, 443 is corrupt for vaṇṭha cripple. (Page 598)
2) Vatta, 3 (vyatta, Sk. vyātta, of vi+ā+dā) opened wide Vin. III, 37; J. V, 268 (vatte mukhe). (Page 597)
3) Vatta, 2 (nt.) (cp. Sk. vaktra & P. vattar) the mouth (lit. “speaker”) Pgdp 55 (sūci-vatto mah’odaro peto). (Page 597)
4) Vatta, 1 (nt.) (orig. pp. of vattati) 1. that which is done, which goes on or is customary, i.e. duty, service, custom, function Vin. II, 31; Sn. 294, 393 (gahaṭṭha°); Vism. 188 (cetiy’aṅgaṇa° etc.); DhA. I, 92 (ācariya°); VbhA. 354 (gata-paccāgata°); VvA. 47 (gāma°).—2. (for vata2) observance, vow, virtue D. III, 9 (the 7 vattapadāni, diff. from those enumerated under vata-pada); Nd1 66 (sīlañ ca vattañ ca), 92 (hatthi° etc. : see vata2 2), 104 (°suddhi), 106 (id.), 188 (giving 8 dhutaṅgas as vattas).

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: Sutta, Vatta.
Full-text: Rahulavatthukathavannana.
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