Ananda Bhaddekaratta Sutta, Ānanda-bhaddekaratta-sutta: 1 definition

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Ananda Bhaddekaratta 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»] — Ananda Bhaddekaratta Sutta in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

Preached at Jetavana. Ananda discourses to the assembled monks on the nature of the True Saint- (Bhaddekaratta). The Buddha appears on the scene and on being told of Anandas discourse, asks him how exactly he had proceeded. Ananda repeats to him the Bhaddekaratta Sutta, which he had previously learnt from the Buddha.

The Buddha recites it himself from beginning to end and praises Ananda for his skill. M.iii.189-91.

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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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