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Bharadvaja Sutta, Bhāradvāja-sutta: 1 definition

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Bharadvaja 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Bharadvaja Sutta in Theravada glossary
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

Udena visits Pindola Bharadvaja at the Ghositarama and asks how it is that young men in their prime should leave the world and yet live to the full the righteous life. Pindola answers that these young men regard all women as mothers, sisters, or daughters. They regard the body as full of manifold impurities, and abide watchful over the doors of the senses. Udena is pleased with the explanation and accepts the Buddhas teaching. S.iv.110f.

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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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