Damiladevi, Damiḷadevī: 1 definition

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Damiladevi 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Damiladevi - Queen consort of Candamukhasiva. She gave her revenue from Manikaragama to the Issarasamana vihara. Mhv.xxxv.48.

2. Damiladevi - Queen of Mahadathika Mahanaga. She was young and beautiful and when she visited Ambatthala, an old monk named Citta fell in love with her and refused to be consoled even though she died soon after. AA.i.13.

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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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