Pasanadipa, Pāsānadīpa: 1 definition
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Pasanadipa 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 NamesA vihara in Rohana, built by Mahadathika Mahanaga, who gave to it a tract of land spreading for half a league round in honour of a samanera who lived there and had given the king a draught of water (Mhv.xxxiv.91). Siladatha heard the Elder of this vihara preach the sacred texts, and, very pleased with him, built for him the Rohana vihara. Cv.xlv.53.
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: Rohana Vihara.
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