Sappurisa Sutta: 2 definitions
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Sappurisa 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Sappurisa Sutta. The unworthy man (asappurisa) always speaks what is discreditable to another, never what is discreditable to himself, and always sings his own praises. The worthy man is just the reverse. A.ii.77.
2. Sappurisa Sutta. The birth of a good man is like a good shower; it brings happiness to all. A.iii.46= ibid., iv. 244.
3. Sappurisa Sutta. The gifts of a good man are well chosen, proper, seasonable, given with care, repeatedly and with calm mind; after giving, he is glad. A.iv.243.
4. Sappurisa Sutta. The good mans gifts are given in faith, with deference, seasonably, with unrestrained heart, and without hurt to himself or others. A.iii.172.
5. Sappurisa Sutta. The 113th sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya, preached at Jetavana. The good monk does not exalt himself or disparage others on grounds of family distinction, of eminent wealth, personal fame, gifts and instruction received, capacity for preaching, knowledge of the dhamma, observance of austere practices, etc.; the bad monk does. M.iii.37 45.
6. Sappurisa Sutta. See Asappurisa Sutta.
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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Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part II - Anupada Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.5(c). Majjhima Nik膩ya (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Buddhist Sutra literature (study) (by Gopika G)
Part 1 - Introduction to P膩li Literature < [Chapter 1 - An Introduction to Buddhist Literature]