Dhita Sutta, Dh墨t膩-sutta: 1 definition
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Dhita 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 Names1. Dhita Sutta - Pasenadi visits the Buddha and grumbles because Mallika has given birth to a daughter. The Buddha points out to him that a woman may prove a better offspring than a male. S.i.86. (de S.3.16)
2. Dhita Sutta - Incalculable is samsara, and it is impossible to find one who, in his wanderings, has not lost a daughter. S.ii.190.
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).
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