Silameghavanna, Silāmeghavanna: 1 definition
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Silameghavanna 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesKing of Ceylon, He was the son of the senapati of Moggallana III. and held the office of sword bearer. He rebelled against the king and killed him at Sihagiri. Then he killed Dalla Moggallana and became king of Anuradhapura, reigning for nine years (617-626 A.C.).
Urged by a monk, named Bodhi, he proclaimed a regulation act against the undisciplined monks of Abhayagiri; but these monks murdered Bodhi and were severely punished by the king. Later he quarrelled with the Theravada monks and retired to Dakkhinadesa, where he died (Cv.xliv. 43, 53ff). Aggibodhi III. and Kassapa II. were his sons. He was also evidently known as Siladatha. See Cv.xlv.51; also Cv.Trs.94, n.1.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Siladatha, Rajamittaka, Kolavapi, Dohalapabbata, Jetthatissa, Sihagiri, Dappula, Mana.
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