Alajanapada: 1 definition
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Alajanapada 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 NamesA district which the thera Isidatta visited on his return journey from a pilgrimage to the Maha Vihara.
The children of Alajanapada collected some fruit rinds, which had been left behind by the fruit gatherers, and gave them to Isidatta and his companion, Mahasona.
It is said that this was the only meal they had for a week. VibhA.447.
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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