Kantaka Cetiya, Kaṇṭaka-cetiya: 1 definition
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Kantaka Cetiya 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 building on the Cetiyapabbata. Near it were many rock cells, sixty eight of which were built by Devanampiya Tissa (Mhv.xvi.12). Can this be the same as Kantaka cetiya (q.v.)? See also Katthaka.
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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Partial matches: Cetiya, Kantaka.
Full-text: Katthaka Cetiya, Kandaka, Kantaka, Khandhaka, Kala Buddharakkhita.
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