Bhatiyavanka Vihara, Bhātiyavaṅka-vihāra: 1 definition
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Bhatiyavanka Vihara 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA monastery in Ceylon. A monk of the monastery, who once went to worship at the Maha Thupa, saw there some devatas also worshipping; they had been born in heaven as a result of having participated in the building of the thupa (Mhv.xxx.46f).
In the time of Dutthagamani, the chief incumbent of the vihara was Mahanaga. MT. 606.
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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Partial matches: Vihara.
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