Vijaya Sutta, Vijayā-sutta: 2 definitions
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Vijaya 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe eleventh sutta of the Sutta Nipata.
According to Buddhaghosa (SNA.i.241f), this sutta was preached on two occasions: once to Janapadakalyani Nanda, following her attainment of sotapatti, in order to help her to higher attainment- and again when the Buddha took the monks to the funeral of Sirima, sister of Jivaka. The sutta is also called the Kayavicchandanika Sutta.
The sutta is a discourse on the foul nature of the body, full of impurities flowing in nine streams; when dead, nobody cares for it. Only a monk, possessed of wisdom, understands it and reflects on its worthlessness. SN. vs. 193-206; cf. J.i.146.
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. Contains the story of Maras temptation of Vijaya Theri. S.i.130.
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)
Partial matches: Sutta, Vijaya.
Full-text: Kayavicchandanaka Sutta.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (6) Nandā Therī < [Chapter 44 - Life Histories of Bhikkhunī Arahats]
Part 2 - The Vijaya Sutta and its Translation < [Chapter 34a - The Buddha’s Seventeenth Vassa at Veḷuvana]
Part 3 - Story of A Male Lay Devotee < [Chapter 34a - The Buddha’s Seventeenth Vassa at Veḷuvana]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medical Principles (In Early Buddhist Scriptures) < [Chapter 3 - Concepts of Health and Disease]