Assamandala, Assamaṇḍala, Assa-mandala: 3 definitions
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Assamandala 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 Names1. Assamandala - A ford on the Mahavalukaganga in Ceylon (Cv.lxxii.27). Geiger refers to a legend which connects this with Kacchakatittha, in which case it should be near the Mahagantota, east of Polounaruva. Cv.Trs.ii.321, n.5.
2. Assamandala - One of the spots included in the area marked off by Devanampiyatissa for the Sima of the Mahavihara. Mv.xv.15 in Appendix B to Geigers Edition.
3. Assamandala - A village near Hallolagama. Ras.ii.121.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryassamaṇḍala : (nt.) racing ground for horses.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAssamaṇḍala refers to: circus Vism. 308, cp. M. I, 446.
Note: assamaṇḍala is a Pali compound consisting of the words assa and maṇḍala.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Assa, Mandala.
Full-text: Vaddhamanaka Tittha, Mahi, Kacchaka Tittha, Mahavihara, Kitti.
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