Kambaladayaka Tissa, Kambaladāyaka-tissa: 1 definition

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Kambaladayaka Tissa 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 name given to the monk who was later known as Vanavasi Tissa (q.v.). Though only seven years old, he was of great merit, and when he saw monks suffering from the cold he under took to find them blankets. One thousand monks went to Savatthi with him, and in a very short while he obtained for them more than the requisite number of blankets. Thenceforth he was called by the name of Kambaladayaka. DhA.ii.89f.

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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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