Uragapura: 1 definition
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Uragapura 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 NamesThe residence of Buddhadatta, author of the Jinalankara and several other books.
Uragapura was probably in Southern India on the banks of the Kaveri. P.L.C.106f.
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: Pandya, Buddhadatta, Abhidhammavatara, Cola.
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