Dathanaga: 1 definition
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Dathanaga 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Dathanaga Thera - Resident of the Sumangalaparivena of the Mahavihara. At his request Buddhaghosa wrote the Sumangalavilasini. DA.ii.780 (Hewavitame Bequest Series).
2. Dathanaga Thera - A forest dwelling monk in the time of Mahinda IV. The king made use of his services in recitals of the Abhidhamma. Cv.liv.36.
3. Dathanaga Thera - A monk of Ceylon, author of the Niruttisaramanjusa. Svd.1241; but see Bode: p.29.
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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Full-text: Sumangala Parivena, Niruttisaramanjusa, Dattha, Sumangalavilasini, Mahabodhivamsa.
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