Dathadhatughara, Dāthādhātughara: 1 definition

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Dathadhatughara 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A building in Anuradhapura, in which was deposited the Tooth Relic after its arrival in Ceylon, in the reign of Sirimeghavanna. The building was evidently attached to the palace in royal territory, and was originally erected by Devanampiyatissa, its name then being Dhammacakka (Cv.xxxvii.95f). Dhatusena restored it (Cv.xxxviii.70), while Aggabodhi I. beautified it with various decorations (Cv.xlii.33). It was burnt by the Colas, but was rebuilt by Mahinda IV. We are told that it was situated nagaramajjhamhi, i.e., in the heart of the royal quarters (Cv.xliv.134; liv.45).

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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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