Dhammarama, Dhammārāma, Dhamma-arama: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Dhammarama 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 Names1. Dhammarama - A monastery where lived Anomadassi Buddha. Bu.viii.29; BuA.145.
2. Dhammarama - A monastery in which Paduma Buddha died. Bu.ix.29.
3. Dhammarama Thera - We are told that when the Buddha announced that he would die in four months, a large number of monks wandered about distracted, in small groups, not knowing where to turn. But Dhammarama dwelt apart, meditating. This was reported to the Buddha and, on being questioned, Dhammarama confessed that he wished to become an arahant while yet the Buddha was alive. The Buddha praised him and asked the other monks to follow his example. DhA.iv.93ff.
4. Dhammarama - A monastery in Ceylon, founded for the Dhammarucikas by Sena Ilanga, general of Kassapa IV. Cv.lii.17.
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 1963Dhammārāma is the name of a building built by general of Kassapa IV (898-914) and forms part of the Abhayagiri-vihāra temple complex situated in Anurādhapura.—The Abhayagiri-vihāra complex (including Dhammārāma) was founded in March, B.C. 89, by king Vaṭṭagāmaṇi Abhaya who demolished a Nigaṇṭha (Jain) shrine called Titthārāma, built by Paṇḍukābhaya in the 4th century B.C., and erected, on its site, a vihāra of 12 cells.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhammārāma refers to: “one who has the Dh. as his pleasure-ground, ” one who rejoices in the Dh. A.III, 431; It.82 (+dh-rata); Sn.327; Dh.364, cp. DhA.IV, 95;
Note: dhammārāma is a Pali compound consisting of the words dhamma and ārāma.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dhamma, Arama.
Full-text: Arama, Anomadassi, Dhammaruci, Paduma.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Dhammarama, Dhammārāma, Dhamma-arama, Dhamma-ārāma; (plurals include: Dhammaramas, Dhammārāmas, aramas, ārāmas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 364 - The Story of Venerable Dhammārāma < [Chapter 25 - Bhikkhu Vagga (The Monk)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Buddha Chronicle 7: Anomadassī Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Buddha Chronicle 8: Paduma Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]