Mahathera: 2 definitions
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Mahathera 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: Access to Insight: A Glossary of Pali and Buddhist Terms"Great elder." An honorific title automatically conferred upon a bhikkhu of at least twenty years standing. Compare thera.Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryM (Great, prominent (maha); elder (thera)). bhikkhu having been ordained since twenty years at least or more.
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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Full-text: Thera, Mudu Nesajjika, Ajahn Brahm, Fifth Buddhist Council, Ukkattha Sapadanacarika.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
The Patthanuddesa Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Cause 1 - The Expiry Of Life-span < [Part 1 - The Four Causes Of Death]
Banner of the Arahants (by Bhikkhu Khantipalo)
Chapter 1 - The Buddha: Unsurpassed Perfect Enlightenment
Introduction < [Chapter 8 - Westerners In The Sangha]
Vipassana - Meditators' Questions 2
Pra Pimon Tam < [Part 1 - Lights Of Vipassana Meditation]