Mahanela, Mahānela: 1 definition

Introduction:

Mahanela 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

A king of twenty kappas ago, a previous birth of Kotumbariya Thera. Ap.i.192.

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A servitor of Kakavannatissa. He was very fleet of foot, though he refused to work with his hands. In his past birth he was Kurudeva. Ras.ii.111f.

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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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