Lakhuma, Lakhumā: 1 definition

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Lakhuma 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 Names

A woman who lived near Kevattadvaragama, near Benares.

She was pious and gave alms to several holy monks, listened to their preaching, and became a sotapanna. After death she was born in a vimana in Tavatimsa and there had a conversation with Moggallana, at the end of which she became a sakadagami. Vv.ii.2; VvA.97f.

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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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