Bhadra Theri, Bhadrā-therī: 1 definition

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Bhadra Theri 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

She belonged to a clan of the Sakiyans, and left the world with Pajapati Gotami. While she was meditating, the Buddha sent her a ray of glory and she attained arahantship. Thig.vs.9; ThigA.13.

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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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