Visakha Sutta, Visākha-sutta, Visākhā-sutta: 2 definitions

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Visakha 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)

[«previous next»] — Visakha Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Visakha Sutta. The Buddha tells Visakha (5) of the advantages of keeping the uposatha day. A.iv.255.

2. Visakha Sutta. The Buddha tells Visakha (5) of eight qualities in a woman which will secure for her birth among the Manapakayika deva. A.iv.267.

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. The Buddha listens to a sermon by Visakha Pancaliputta and praises his skill in the assembly of monks. The Sutta also contains a teaching as to how the Dhamma should be preached. A.ii.51f.; S.ii.280f.

context information

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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