Viravikkama, Vīravikkama: 1 definition
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Viravikkama 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 (circa 1542 A.C.). He succeeded Vijayabahu VI. and claimed descent from Sirisanghabodhi. He lived in Sirivaddhanapura (modern Kandy), built eighty six dwelling houses for the monks and had the Tipitaka copied. He went on a pilgrimage to Mahiyangana and Sumanakuta. He cultivated a rice field himself, and, from the produce, gave alms. Cv.xcii.6ff.
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: Senkhandasela Sirivaddhanapura, Samantakuta.
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