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Panayamara 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Namesor Panayamaraka. A Damila ursurper who slew Bahiya, another ursurper, and reigned in Anuradhapura for seven years (between 439 and 454) till he, in turn, was slain by his commander in chief Pilayamara. Mhv.xxxiii.57ff.; Dpv.xix.15; xx.16.
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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