Punkonda, Puṅkonda: 1 definition
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Punkonda 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 Damila chief, ally of Kulasekhara; he fought against Malavacakkavatti and captured Semponmari. Later, he surrendered to Lankapura and received much honour; but he then deserted Lankapura, who had his palace burnt down. The last we hear of him is of his alliance with Nigaladha. Cv.lxxvi.139, 240, 273, 277, 278, 280, 299, 301; lxxvii.57, 92.
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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