Manibhaddavattika, Manibhaddavattik膩: 1 definition
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Manibhaddavattika 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 NamesA class of ascetics and recluses who, perhaps, worshipped Manibhadda (q.v.). MNid.89.
In the Mahabharata, Manibhadda is mentioned among the yaksas in Kuveras palace (ii.10, 397).
He is the tutelary deity of travellers and caravans (iii.65, 2553).
The Manibhadda are mentioned in the Milindapanha (p.191) together with tumblers, jugglers, actors, etc.
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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