Kumaralata, Kumāralāta: 2 definitions

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Kumaralata means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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

General definition (in Buddhism)

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Source: academia.edu: The Chronological History of Buddhism

Kumaralata (1325-1250 BCE) was probably a junior contemporary of Ashvaghosa I. He was the founder of Sautrantika school of Sarvastivada and authored “Kalpanamanditika” . This is the reason why Sautrantikas were sometimes referred to as the disciples of Kumaralata. He was also the founder of “Darshtantika”.

India history and geography

Source: academia.edu: The Chronological History of Ancient Sri Lanka

KumaralataHistorians mistakenly considered Kumaralata and Kumaralabha as the same person. In reality, Kumaralata lived around 1325-1250 BCE whereas Kumaralabha lived later.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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