Culla Kancakunda, Culla-kañcakunda: 1 definition

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Culla Kancakunda 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 Damila chief of South India who fought against the forces of Parakkamabahu 1. but was later subdued (Cv.lxxvi.185, 217, 220, 305). The name is closely connected with that of the districts of Kancakudiya and Kancakudiyaraja (Cv.lxxvi.124, 130).

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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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