Ilankiya, Ilaṅkiya: 1 definition
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Ilankiya 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 Damila chieftain of South India, conquered by Parakkamabahu I. (Cv.lxxvi.98). Later, Ilankiya became the ally of Parakkamabahu, who gave him earrings and other ornaments as a mark of royal favour, also conferring on him the coveted title of Rajavesibhujanga Silamegha. Ibid., 191-2; on the title see Geiger, Cv. Trs.ii.10, n.3.
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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Full-text: Rajavesibhujanga Silamegha.
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