
Patacara - Wikipedia
Paṭacārā or Patachara was a notable female figure in Buddhism, described in the Pali Canon. Among the female disciples of Gautama Buddha, she was the foremost exponent of the Vinaya, the rules of monastic discipline. She lived during the 6th century BCE in what is now Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in India.
Patacara - Tibetan Buddhist Encyclopedia
Patacara was a notable female figure in Buddhism, described in the Pali Canon. Among the female disciples of Gautama Buddha, she was the foremost exponent of the Vinaya, the rules of monastic discipline. She lived during the 6th century BCE in what is …
Patachara and her Student Chanda - Barre Center for Buddhist …
Patachara and Chanda are two of the first female disciples of the Buddha, but they are also teacher and student. Patachara was the leader of a group of ordained bound together by the shared experience of losing children to death.
04. The Story about the Elder Nun Patacara - Ancient Buddhist Texts
In the fourth story, “Amongst those who bear the Discipline in mind, that is to say, Paṭācārā,” it shows why the Elder Nun Paṭācārā, amongst those who bore the Discipline in mind, was said to be foremost.
Patachara - Life History - Wordict Post
On being a bhikkhuni, this sad woman became famous by the name of Patachara. The sad events of his life were also associated with this name. The former name of Patachara is not known to anyone. She was the daughter of a wealthy Seth of Shravasti.
Life of Buddha: The Story of Lady Patacara (Part One) - buddhanet.net
During the Buddha’s lifetime there was a rich man who had a charming daughter called Patacara. Her parents loved her so much that they kept her in the seventh storey of their mansion and did not let her go anywhere. When she was sixteen, Patacara’s parents made arrangements for her to marry the son of another wealthy man.
The tragic story of Bhikkhuni Patachara - Sunday Observer
Dec 23, 2012 · Patachara, realised the absolute truth – All desires extinguished – Rebirth ceased. Patachara too destroyed her desires and attained the Bless of Nirvana and achieved Arahanthood. Later the Buddha elevated Patacara to the rank of …
Patacara - Wikiwand
Paṭacārā or Patachara was a notable female figure in Buddhism, described in the Pali Canon. Among the female disciples of Gautama Buddha, she was the foremost exponent of the Vinaya, the rules of monastic discipline. She lived during the 6th century BCE in what is now Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in India.
The Story of Theri Patacara-Buddhism - Jendhamuni
Patacara was the daughter of a rich man from Savatthi. She was very beautiful and was guarded very strictly by her parents. But one day, she eloped with a young male attendant of the family and went to live in a village, as a poor man’s wife.
Dhammapada | The Story of Patacara* - Sariputta
When she approached the Buddha, he said to her, "Patacara, sons and daughters cannot look after you; so even if they are alive they do not exist for you. The wise man observes morality (sila) and clears (the obstacles to) the Path leading to Nibbana."