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Sthulabhadra (297-198 BCE) was the prominent Jain Acharya in third or fourth-century BC. He was a disciple of Bhadrabahu and Sambhutavijaya. His father was Sakatala, a minister in Nanda kingdom before the arrival of Chandragupta Maurya .
Learn about the history, teachings, and principles of Jainism, a sramanic religion that emerged in the 6th century BC. Find out who was Sthulabhadra, the presiding officer of the second Jain council that divided the Jain canon into 12 sections.
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A manuscript from 1503 CE that contains the story of Sthūlabhadra, a Jain monk who attained omniscience. The manuscript is in Ardhamāgadhī Prākrit and Sanskrit languages and is housed at the Wellcome Trust Library in London.
Title: Kalpa-sutra Manuscript with 24 Miniatures: Sthulabhadra as a Lion; Date Created: c. 1475–1500; Physical Dimensions: Overall: 12.5 x 25.7 cm (4 15/16 x 10 1/8 in.) Provenance: (Heeramaneck...
Sthulabhadra, the leader of the monks who remained in the north, allowed the wearing of white garments, possibly, according to the Digambara account, as a concession to the hardships and confusion caused by the famine. The Digambara legend places the schism quite early in Jain…. Read More.
Mar 9, 2024 · Learn about the first and second Jain councils, their presidents, dates, locations, and outcomes. The first council was led by Sthulabhadra, a Digambara monk, who divided the Jain canon into 12 angas.
A manuscript page from the Kalpa-sūtra, a Jain text, depicting the story of Sthūlabhadra, a monk who turns into a lion. The page shows his sisters' reaction and their meeting with another teacher, Bhadrabāhu.
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