Kadakudda: 1 definition

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Kadakudda 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)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A general of Gajabahu, captured by the Senapati Deva and sent to Parakkamabahu I. (Cv.lxx.143) Later he seems to have been appointed general by Parakkamabahu himself and given the title of Lankapura, for we find him fighting on the side of the king and being entrusted with important campaigns. Cv.lxxii.39, 222, 272; lxxv.181.

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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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