Gamendavalamaha Vihara, Gāmendavālamahā-vihāra: 1 definition
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Gamendavalamaha 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA monastery in Rohana. It was the residence of Culapindapatikatissa and of Milakkhatissa (AA.i.21).
It was evidently within easy reach of Cittalapabbata and Kajaragama (AA.i.22).
Once Maliyadeva Thera recited the Cha Chakka Sutta at this vihara, and at the end of the recital sixty monks became arahants. MA.ii.1024.
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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