Anulatissapabbata: 2 definitions
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Anulatissapabbata 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 in Gangaraji in East Ceylon, built by Kanitthatissa. Mhv.xxxvi.15.
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 1963Anulatissapabbata is the name of a vihāra that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Anulatissapabbata-vihāra in Gaṅgārajī was built by Kaniṭṭha Tissa (167-186). A 6th century inscription at Pūvarasankulam, 2 miles north of Mihintale, names the site Anulatisapavata. Gaṅgārajī was, therefore, a sub-district close to and north of Mihintale.
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: Gangaraji, Kanittha Tissa.
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