Vetambari, Vetambarī: 1 definition
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Vetambari 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. Vetambari. One of a group of devas who visited the Buddha at Veluvana and spoke of their beliefs. Vetambari spoke two verses, one condemning asceticism, and the other, which followed immediately on the first, in praise of the same (S.i.65, 67). The Commentary says (SA.i.100) that the second verse was inspired by Mara.
2. Vetambari. The name of Buddhupatthayakas father in his birth thirty one kappas ago. Ap.i.242.
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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Full-text: Akotaka, Buddhupatthayaka, Nanatitthiya Sutta, Manavagamiya, Manavagamika, Asama.
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