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Vassavuttha Sutta: 1 definition

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Vassavuttha 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Vassavuttha Sutta in Theravada glossary
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A monk, who had spent the vassa at Savatthi with the Buddha, goes to Kapilavatthu, where he is visited by the Sakyans who wish to learn of the welfare of the Buddha and his disciples and of the teaching of the Buddha during the vassa. The monk tells them of a statement made by the Buddha, to the effect that only few in the world become arahants, anagamis, sakadagamis or even sotapannas. S.v.405.

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Theravāda 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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