Korandaka Vihara, Korandaka-vihāra: 1 definition

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Korandaka Vihara 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 monastery in Ceylon. The Visuddhi Magga (p.91) contains the story of a young monk, nephew of the Elder of the Vihara, who went to Rohana for study; he later returned to the Vihara, and for three months was waited on by his parents, but he did not reveal his identity, fearing that his parents would prove an impediment to him.

This monastery was once the residence of an Elder named Maha Sangharakkhita. v.l. Corakandaka. MT.606.

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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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