Girivihara, Girivihāra: 1 definition

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Girivihara 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

A vihara in Ceylon erected by Aggabodhi I; he gave one hundred fields for its support (Cv.xlii.12). It was the residence of Cullapindapatiya Tissa (AA.i.367), and also of a novice, pupil of Tepitaka, called Culla Summa Thera. (DA.ii.514).

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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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