Kinkinikapupphiya: 1 definition
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Kinkinikapupphiya 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. Ninety one kappas ago, in the time of Buddha Vipassi, he saw the Buddha bathing and offered him kinkinika flowers.
Seventy seven kappas ago he was a king named Bhimaratha (Ap.i.204).
He is probably identical with Sirivaddha Thera (ThagA.i.107).
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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