Mendissara: 1 definition
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Mendissara 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 NamesOne of the chief disciples of Jotipala (Sarabhanga). He lived with many ascetics, in the country of King Pajaka, near the town of Lambaculaka. He helped Sarabhanga to convince Narada of the error of his ways. See the Indriya Jataka (J.iii.463ff.). In the Sarabhanga Jataka (v. 133), however, Mendissara is stated as living on the banks of the Satodika. But see Salissara.
Mendissara its identified with Maha Kassapa. J.v.151; iii.469.
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: Satodika, Pajaka, Sarabhanga Jataka, Asita Devala, Indriya Jataka.
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