Bhumija Sutta, Bhūmija-sutta: 1 definition
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Bhumija 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesBhumija once went to the house of his nephew Jayasena in Rajagaha.
Jayasena questioned him about the Buddhas teaching, and, pleased with what he heard, entertained Bhumija to a meal.
Bhumija reported this to the Buddha, who approved of what he had said to Jayasena and further developed the theme.
Right outlook is absolutely essential to the winning of the fruits of the higher life; it is just as impossible to get oil out of sand or milk from a cows horn at it is to obtain the fruits of higher life with a wrong outlook. M.iii.138ff.
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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Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part III - Suññata Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.5(c). Majjhima Nikāya (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]