Katissaha: 1 definition

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Katissaha 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

1. Katissaha Thera - An arahant. He was one of those who were staying with the Buddha at the Kutagarasala in Vesali. When the Licchavis began to visit the Buddha in large numbers, they left the monastery and retired to places of solitude, such as Gosingasalavana. A.v.133.

2. Katissaha - One of the chief supporters of Dhammadassi Buddha. Bu.xvi.20.

context information

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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