Veludvareyya Sutta, Veludvāreyya-sutta: 1 definition
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Veludvareyya 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 NamesThe brahmins and householders of Veludvara visit the Buddha when he comes to their village and ask for a teaching which will be profitable to them. The Buddha points out to them the advantages of keeping the five precepts:
abstention from taking life, from theft, etc., avoidance of slander, harsh speech and frivolous talk, and of having faith in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha. S.v.352f.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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Partial matches: Sutta.
Full-text: Veludvara.
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