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| − | [[Kātyāyana]] was a [[disciple]] of [[Gautama]] [[Buddha]]. In [[Sanskrit]] his name is [[Kātyāyana]] (कात्यायन) or [[Mahākātyāyana]] (महाकात्यायन); in Pāli [[Kaccāna]] (or [[Kaccāyana]]), or [[Mahākaccāna]]; and in Japanese [[迦旃延]] [[Kasennen]]. | + | [[Kātyāyana]] was a [[disciple]] of [[Gautama]] [[Buddha]]. In [[Sanskrit]] his name is [[Kātyāyana]] (कात्यायन) or [[Mahākātyāyana]] (महाकात्यायन); in [[Pāli]] [[Kaccāna]] (or [[Kaccāyana]]), or [[Mahākaccāna]]; and in {{Wiki|Japanese}} [[迦旃延]] [[Kasennen]]. |
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| − | [[Kātyāyana]] was born in a {{Wiki|Brahmin}} family at Ujjayini ({{Wiki|Ujjain}}) and received a classical Brahminical education studying the {{Wiki|Vedas}}. [[Katyayana]] studied assiduously under [[Asita]] on Mount Vindhya, who had predicted that {{Wiki|Prince}} [[Siddharta]] would become either a [[cakravartin]], a great worldly ruler, or a [[Buddha]]. With a group of seven friends he invited the [[Buddha]] to visit, and gained [[enlightenment]] ([[bodhi]]) while listening to him preach. He was ordained, and made numerous converts in the state of [[Avanti]]. He is known as [[Phra Sangkajai]] in [[Thai]] [[Buddhism]] and portrayed as extremely portly. | + | [[Kātyāyana]] was born in a {{Wiki|Brahmin}} family at Ujjayini ({{Wiki|Ujjain}}) and received a classical {{Wiki|Brahminical}} education studying the {{Wiki|Vedas}}. [[Katyayana]] studied assiduously under [[Asita]] on Mount Vindhya, who had predicted that {{Wiki|Prince}} [[Siddharta]] would become either a [[cakravartin]], a great [[worldly]] ruler, or a [[Buddha]]. With a group of seven friends he invited the [[Buddha]] to visit, and gained [[enlightenment]] ([[bodhi]]) while listening to him preach. He was [[ordained]], and made numerous converts in the state of [[Avanti]]. He is known as [[Phra Sangkajai]] in [[Thai]] [[Buddhism]] and portrayed as extremely portly. |
[[Kātyāyana]] is listed as one of the "Ten [[Disciples]] of the [[Buddha]]". | [[Kātyāyana]] is listed as one of the "Ten [[Disciples]] of the [[Buddha]]". | ||
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| − | [[Tradition]] attributes to [[Katyāyana]] the authorship of two late [[Pāli]] canonical texts [[Nettipakarana]], a commentary on [[Buddhist]] [[doctrine]]; and [[peṭakopadesa]], a treatise on {{Wiki|exegetical}} methodology. However it may be more accurate to think of these texts being composed by a school descended from him. | + | [[Tradition]] attributes to [[Katyāyana]] the authorship of two late [[Pāli]] {{Wiki|canonical}} texts [[Nettipakarana]], a commentary on [[Buddhist]] [[doctrine]]; and [[peṭakopadesa]], a treatise on {{Wiki|exegetical}} {{Wiki|methodology}}. However it may be more accurate to think of these texts [[being]] composed by a school descended from him. |
In the [[Lotus Sutra]] | In the [[Lotus Sutra]] | ||
| − | In [[Lotus Sutra]] Chapter 6, "Bestowal of Prophecy", the [[Buddha]] bestows prophecies of [[enlightenment]] on the [[disciples]] [[Mahakashyapa]], [[Subhuti]], [[Mahākātyāyana]], and [[Mahamaudgalyayana]]. | + | In [[Lotus Sutra]] Chapter 6, "Bestowal of {{Wiki|Prophecy}}", the [[Buddha]] bestows prophecies of [[enlightenment]] on the [[disciples]] [[Mahakashyapa]], [[Subhuti]], [[Mahākātyāyana]], and [[Mahamaudgalyayana]]. |
[[Kaccānagotta Sutta]] | [[Kaccānagotta Sutta]] | ||
| − | [[Nāgārjuna]] cites the a text which he calls [[kātyāyanavavāda]], or [[advice to Kātyāyana]], in his [[Mūlamadhyamakakārika]] (15.7). The text he cites appears to have been a [[Sanskrit]] version of the [[Pāli]] [[Kaccānagotta Sutta]] ([[Saṃyutta Nikāya]] ii.16-17). This has given rise to the idea that [[Nāgarjuna]] might not have been a [[Mahāyānist]]. | + | [[Nāgārjuna]] cites the a text which he calls [[kātyāyanavavāda]], or [[advice to Kātyāyana]], in his [[Mūlamadhyamakakārika]] (15.7). The text he cites appears to have been a [[Sanskrit]] version of the [[Pāli]] [[Kaccānagotta Sutta]] ([[Saṃyutta Nikāya]] ii.16-17). This has given rise to the [[idea]] that [[Nāgarjuna]] might not have been a [[Mahāyānist]]. |
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Latest revision as of 19:50, 12 September 2013
Kātyāyana was a disciple of Gautama Buddha. In Sanskrit his name is Kātyāyana (कात्यायन) or Mahākātyāyana (महाकात्यायन); in Pāli Kaccāna (or Kaccāyana), or Mahākaccāna; and in Japanese 迦旃延 Kasennen.
Life
Kātyāyana was born in a Brahmin family at Ujjayini (Ujjain) and received a classical Brahminical education studying the Vedas. Katyayana studied assiduously under Asita on Mount Vindhya, who had predicted that Prince Siddharta would become either a cakravartin, a great worldly ruler, or a Buddha. With a group of seven friends he invited the Buddha to visit, and gained enlightenment (bodhi) while listening to him preach. He was ordained, and made numerous converts in the state of Avanti. He is known as Phra Sangkajai in Thai Buddhism and portrayed as extremely portly.
Kātyāyana is listed as one of the "Ten Disciples of the Buddha".
1) Mahākassapa,
2) Ānanda,
3) Sāriputta,
4) Subhuti,
5) Purna(Punna),
6) Mahāmoggallāna,
7) Mahākātyāyana,
8) Anuruddha,
9) Upali and
10) Rāhula.
He was foremost in explaining Dharma.
Attributed texts
Tradition attributes to Katyāyana the authorship of two late Pāli canonical texts Nettipakarana, a commentary on Buddhist doctrine; and peṭakopadesa, a treatise on exegetical methodology. However it may be more accurate to think of these texts being composed by a school descended from him.
In the Lotus Sutra
In Lotus Sutra Chapter 6, "Bestowal of Prophecy", the Buddha bestows prophecies of enlightenment on the disciples Mahakashyapa, Subhuti, Mahākātyāyana, and Mahamaudgalyayana.
Kaccānagotta Sutta
Nāgārjuna cites the a text which he calls kātyāyanavavāda, or advice to Kātyāyana, in his Mūlamadhyamakakārika (15.7). The text he cites appears to have been a Sanskrit version of the Pāli Kaccānagotta Sutta (Saṃyutta Nikāya ii.16-17). This has given rise to the idea that Nāgarjuna might not have been a Mahāyānist.
