Chattapasada, Chattapāsāda, Chatta-pasada: 2 definitions
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Chattapasada means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 building in Anuradhapura, probably attached to the kings palace. There King Bhatika distributed gifts to the monks (Mhv.xxxiv.65; MT.663). Sirinaga repaired the building. Mhv.xxxvi.26.
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).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Chattapāsāda is the name of a building situated in an unknown area of Anurādhapura.—The Chattapāsāda, a beautiful building, existed in the reign of Bhātikabhaya (B.C.. 22-A.C. 7). Anurādhapura (where Chattapāsāda was situated) was first founded as a village settlement in the second half of the 6th century B.C. by a Minister named Anurādha of the first, traditional King, Vijaya. The embellishment of the town with thūpas and vihāras began in the reign of Devānaṃpiya Tissa (B.C. 247-207).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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