Asokamalaka, Asokamālaka: 1 definition

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Asokamalaka 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

One of the spots in the Mahasagara garden, north of the Nagamalaka, where the Buddha Kassapa preached to the assembled populace on his visit to Ceylon. Four thousand people were converted (Mhv.xv.153ff).

Later King Asela erected a cetiya there. MT. 358.

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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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