Vessantara: 1 definition
Introduction
Vessantara 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 NamesVessantara 1. An owl, identified with Sariputta (J.v.125). See the Tesakuna Jataka.
Vessantara 2. The Bodhisatta, born as king of Sivi. See the Vessantara Jataka.
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)
Starts with: Vessantara Jataka.
Full-text (+33): Kumarapabba, Cullavanavannana, Maddipabba, Mahavessantara Jataka, Dunnivittha, Sakkapabba, Danakkhanda, Chakkhattiyakhanda, Ceta, Maharajapabba, Jetuttara, Ketumati, Kanhajina, Maddi, Vanappavesanakhanda, Jali, Vishvamtara, Vessantara Jataka, Nalika, Vankagiri.
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Search found 15 books and stories containing Vessantara; (plurals include: Vessantaras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 7 - No Similes to illustrate Perfections < [Chapter 2 - Rare Appearance of a Buddha]
Supplement (c): Fulfilment of the Ten Perfections < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Supplement (d): The Eight Differences (vematta) < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Domain 3 - Bhávaná (meditation) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
Factor 8 - Dosa (hatred) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Domain 1 - Dana (charity) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 6 - Viśvantara-Jātaka (or Vessantara-jātaka) < [Chapter XX - The Virtue of Generosity and Generosity of the Dharma]
The Viśvantara-jātaka < [I. Puṇyakriyāvastu consisting of generosity]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 521: Tesakuṇa-jātaka < [Volume 5]
Jataka 547: Vessantara-jātaka < [Volume 6]
Jataka 485: Canda-Kinnara-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Introduction (c): Sung Yun (A.D. 518)
Chapter 1 - Country of Kie-jo-kio-she-kwo (Kanyakubja) < [Book V - Six Countries]
Introduction (h): The Mission of Sung-Yun and Hwei-Sang (518 A.D.)
A Heart Released (by Phra Ajaan Mun Bhuridatta Thera)