Setaketu: 1 definition
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Setaketu 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. The Bodhisatta, born in Tusita in his penultimate birth. Sp.i.161; MA.i.103.
2. A young man, son of an Udicca brahmin. See the Setaketu Jataka.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Setaketu Jataka.
Full-text: Setaketu Jataka, Shvetaketu, Uddalaka Jataka, Tushita.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Setaketu; (plurals include: Setaketus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 377: Setaketu-j膩taka < [Volume 3]
Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 1 - The story of Setaketu Deva, the future Buddha < [Chapter 1 - The Jewel of the Buddha]
Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha < [The Anud墨pan墨 (on the Great Chronicle of Buddhas)]
Part 2 - Nandavana Garden < [Chapter 1 - The Jewel of the Buddha]