Kakadipa, Kākadīpa: 1 definition
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Kakadipa 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 NamesAn island to the east of Ceylon. A part of the expeditionary force sent by Parakkamabahu I. to Ramanna landed on this island, captured some of the inhabitants and brought them to Ceylon, where they were presented to the king (Cv.lxxvi.57). Kakadipa may have been the name of one of the Andaman Islands.
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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