Asanatthavika: 1 definition
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Asanatthavika 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 NamesAn arahant. In a previous birth, while wandering about in the forest, having lost his way, he came across the cetiya named Uttama, of Sikhi Buddha. Calling to mind the Buddhas good qualities, he uttered his praises and paid him homage at the altar in the cetiya.
Twenty seven kappas ago he was king seven times under the name of Atulya (Ap.i.255).
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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