Tambapittha: 1 definition
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Tambapittha 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 village seven leagues to the east of Anuradhapura, on the banks of the Mahavalukanadi. When Dutthagamani made plans to build the Maha Thupa, nuggets of gold appeared in Tambapittha. Mhv.xxviii.16.
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: Mahathupa.
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