Uddhagama, Uddhagāma: 1 definition
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Uddhagama 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 Names1. Uddhagama - A district (?) in Ceylon. It contained the village of Vasabha, which was given to the Jetavana Vihara by Mahanaga (Cv.xli.97).
2. Uddhagama - A village in Rohana. The forces of Parakkamabahu I, carried on a campaign there for three months (Cv.lxxiv.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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Ends with: Bauddhagama, Buddhagama, Vatulashuddhagama.
Full-text: Vasabhagama.
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