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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. Dappula - Second son of Mahatissa and Sanghasiva, his brothers being Aggabodhi and Maniakkhika. Among his sons was Manavamma, and it was with his help that he became King Dappula I. on the death of Kassapa II. But he reigned in Anuradhapura for only seven days, after which Hatthadatha (Dathopatissa II.) captured the throne. Dappula thereupon retired to Rohana and ruled as king there for three years (650-3 A.C.). His wife was the daughter of Siladatha (Silameghavanna) (Cv.xlv, 16-22, 36ff, 51ff). Dappula was a very pious follower of the Buddha and erected many viharas, repaired others, and made an image of Metteyya, fifteen cubits high. (For details of his doings see Cv.xli.53ff). He died from grief at the death of his son Manavamma, who was killed by Hatthadatha.

2. Dappula - Nephew of Aggabodhi VI. When Mahinda II. succeeded Aggabodhi VII. Dappula rose against him, but, in spite of several attempts, failed to overcome him. He thereupon retired to Rohana where he ruled, having formed a treaty with Mahinda. Some time later, he made another attempt to win the throne and fought to fierce battle at Mahaummara, where he was defeated and forced to flee (CV.xlviii.90, 98, 109, 122, 125, 131, 155f).

3. Dappula - Younger brother of Aggabodhi VIII., whom he succeeded to the throne as Dappula II, (812 - 28 A.C.). He had a senapati called Vajira and a daughter named Deva. His sister was married to Mahinda, ruler of Rohana, and Dappula adopted Mahindas sons when they were driven away by their father. Dappula rebuilt the Hatthikucchi, Vahadipa and Lavaravapabbata viharas, and enlarged the Mahapali Hall, in addition to various other acts of piety. Cv.xlix.65.

4. Dappula - A nephew of King Dappula II. and brother of Kittaggabodhi (Cv.xlix.72).

5. Dappula - Yuvaraja of Kassapa V., and afterwards his successor as Dappula III. He reigned for only seven months (in 923 A.C.) (Cv.lii.42; liii.1).

6. Dappula - Yuvaraja of Dappula III. and afterwards king, Dappula IV. (923-34 A.C.). During his reign the Pandu king came to Ceylon to seek his help against the Colas. Dappula was willing to help him but was opposed by his mother. Dappulas commander was Rakkhaka Ilanga, who built a dwelling called after the king. Cv.liii.4-12.

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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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