Manosilatala, Manosilātala: 1 definition
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Manosilatala 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 NamesA locality in Himava. When Alavaka threatened the Buddha he stood with his left foot on Manosilatala and his right on Kelasa (SNA.i.223). Manosilatala was near Anotatta, and those who bathed in the lake dried and robed themselves there (E.g., J.i.232; iii.379). It was also a resort of lions (J.ii.65) and was sixty leagues in extent (J.ii.92, 219). Above it was the Kancanaguha (J.v.392) and below it the Kalapabbata. J.vi.265.
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: Kelasa, Kancanaguha, Kunala-jataka, Mahamaya.
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