Acchagallaka: 2 definitions
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Acchagallaka means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 NamesA vihara built by King Suratissa to the east of Anuradhapura and near Dahegallaka (Mhv.xxi.60).
According to the Mahavamsa Tika (MT.424), Devanampiyatissa had also built an Acchavihara to the south of the city, and in order that one might be distinguished from the other, Suratissas work was called Purimayacchagallaka.
It was there that Vattagamani Abhaya held a festival in honour of the Buddha with the help of the Thera Mahatissa of Kuppikkala. Mhv.xxxiii.67-8.
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).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Acchagallaka is the name of a vihāra that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—To east of Anuradhapura were:—(i) Acchagallaka-vihāra, near Dahegallaka or Rahagallaka, built by Sūratissa (circa B.C. 200); and (ii) Sejalaka or Pejalaka or Sajīlakandārāma founded by Mahāllaka Naga (136-143).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Full-text: Acchagiri, Rahagallaka, Dahegallaka, Pejalaka, Sejalaka, Sajilakanda, Suratissa.
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