Lomahamsa Jataka, Lomahamsa-jātaka: 1 definition
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Lomahamsa Jataka 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 NamesThe Bodhisatta once became an Ajivaka and practised all manner of austerities in order to test the efficiency of asceticism, enduring extremes of heat and cold. He realized his error as he lay dying, and was reborn in the deva world.
The story was told in reference to Sunakkhatta, who, having left the Order and joined Korakkhattiya, went about Vesali, vilifying the Buddha and declaring that his doctrines did not lead to the destruction of suffering. When Sariputta reported this to the Buddha, the Buddha declared that he had tested the efficacy of asceticism ninety kappas ago and had found it wanting. J.i.389-91.
The story is also referred to in the Cariyapitaka iii.15 as the Mahalomahamsacariya, where it exemplifies the practice of upekkha. J.i.47.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jataka, Lomahamsa.
Full-text: Mahasihanada Sutta, Sunakkhatta, Sunakkhatta Sutta.
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