Rativaddhana: 1 definition

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Rativaddhana 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Rativaddhana. One of the three palaces of Vessabhu Buddha in his last lay life. BuA.205; the Bu. (xxii.19) calls it Vaddhana.

2. Rativaddhana. A palace of Kakusandha Buddha in his last lay life. BuA.209; but BuA.(xxiii.16) calls it Vaddhana.

3. Rativaddhana. A palace of King Sabbadatta in the city of Ramma (Benares). J.iv.122.

4. Rativaddhana. A palace in Mithila. It was the special residence provided for Ruja by her father Angati. J.iv.231,232.

5. Rativaddhana. A pleasure park of Asoka. The king led Moggaliputtatissa there on his arrival from Ahogangapabbata, and, at the kings request, the Elder caused a partial earthquake. Mhv.v.257ff.

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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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