Buddhanayaka, Buddhanatha, Buddhanāyaka, Buddhanātha: 1 definition

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Buddhanayaka 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

A general of Manabharaina (2). He was defeated at Nala by the Kesadhatu Rakkha. Later, during eight days, he fought at Pillavitthi a battle against the forces of Parakkamabahu I. and again against the Adhikarin Rakkha. He was killed in the last named conflict. Cv.lxx.296; lxxii.171, 266, 270. See Cv.Trs.i.311,n.2.

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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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