Calikapabbata, Cālikapabbata: 1 definition
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Calikapabbata 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA hill near Calika where the Buddha stayed during his visits to Calika.
The hill was quite white in colour, and on dark nights, such as the night of the new moon, it gave the impression of moving hither and thither, hence its name (AA.ii.793; UdA.217). But see Calika.
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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