Vijayuttara: 1 definition

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Vijayuttara 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

Sakkas conch trumpet, which he blew at the moment of the Buddhas Enlightenment. It was one hundred and twenty hands in length (J.i.72; BuA. 239).

He also blew it on the occasion of the enshrinement of relics in the Maha Thupa (Mhv.xxx.74) and on the day of the coronation of Candakumara. J.vi.157.

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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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