Sanjikaputta, Sañjikāputta: 1 definition
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Sanjikaputta 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA young brahmin, friend of Bodhirajakumara. He was sent to invite the Buddha to Bodhis palace, Kokanada (Vin.ii.127f.; M.ii.91).
When Bodhi formed a plan to kill the architect of Kokanada, lest he should build another similar palace, Sanjikaputta warned the architect of Bodhis intention. DhA.iii.134.
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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Full-text: Kokanada.
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