Salipabbata Vihara, Sālipabbata-vihāra: 1 definition

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Salipabbata Vihara 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Salipabbata vihara. A monastery, built by Prince Sali from the revenues which he obtained when living in the west of Anuradhapura. MT. 607.

2. Salipabbata vihara. A monastery built by King Mahallaka Naga in Nagadipa. Mhv.xxxv.124.

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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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