Dhaniya Sutta, Dhaniyagopala Sutta, DhaniyagopÄla-sutta, Dhaniyasutta: 3 definitions
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Dhaniya 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)
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesRecords the conversation between the herdsman Dhaniya (q.v.) and the Buddha. SN.vv.18ff.
TheravÄda 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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Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Mahavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 9 < [Khandaka 5 - Rules for Foot-clothing, Seats, Vehicles, etc.]
Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda) (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Chapter 3k: The dismissal of the Elders < [Book 4 - The Solving of Dilemmas]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.5. Right Livelihood (SammÄ-ÄjÄ«va or Samyag-ÄjÄ«va) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]