Candakumara, Candakum膩ra, Canda-kumara: 3 definitions
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Candakumara 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)
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Candakumara - The son and viceroy of Ekaraja, king of Pupphavati (Benares). He was the Bodhisatta. For his story see the Khandahala Jataka (J.vi.131ff). It is also given in the Cariya Pitaka (p.77) as the Candakumara Cariya. Canda is sometimes referred to as Candaka (Cyp., p.144) and sometimes as Candiya. Ibid., 137, 152, 154
2. Candakumara - Son of Brahmadatta, king of Benares; and brother of Mahimsaka and Suriyakumara. He is identified with Sariputta. For details see the Devadhamma Jataka. J.i.127ff; DhA.iii.73ff
Therav膩da 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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
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Pali is the language of the Tipi峁璦ka, which is the sacred canon of Therav膩da Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha鈥檚 speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kumara, Canda.
Starts with: Candakumara Cariya, Candakumara Jataka, Candakumarakala, Candakumarappamukha.
Full-text (+7): Candakumara Jataka, Candakumarakala, Candakumarappamukha, Candakumara Cariya, Pupphavati, Gayika, Oparakkhi, Ghattiya, Pokkharakkhi, Vindaka, Kokila, Rajagiri, Candika, Suravamagotta, Khandahala Jataka, Vasula, Bhaddasena, Upaseni, Suriyakumara, Candaka.
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Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 542: The Kha峁囜笉ah膩la-j膩taka < [Volume 6]
Dasabhumika Sutra (translation and study) (by Hwa Seon Yoon)
Part 1.1 - Danaparamita (the Perfection of Giving) < [Chapter 3 - Study: Paramitas or Perfections]
Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Supplement (c): Fulfilment of the Ten Perfections < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Gaining Of Perfections By Bodhisat < [Part 1 - Remote preface (d奴re-nid膩na)]