Atthanaparikappa Sutta, Atthānaparikappa-sutta: 1 definition
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Atthanaparikappa 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesMentioned in the Atthasalini (p.336); it evidently refers to Anguttara i.222.
The sutta states that it were easier for the four great elements to change their characteristics than for an Ariyan disciple possessed with unvarying faith in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha, to be born in purgatory among lower animals or in the pets world.
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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Partial matches: Sutta.
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