Dathasena, Dāthāsena: 1 definition
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Dathasena 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 NamesA warrior. In the time of Kassapa Buddha he gave milk rice to monks for 20,000 years. Later he was born in Kubukandha and joined Dutthagamani, taking a prominent part in the capture of Mahela nagara. Then the kings mind was poisoned against him and an elephant was let loose on him. But he killed it and went to Mahajallika, where he defeated a fisherman of immense strength, then swam across to Cola and was ordained by Mahavaruna Thera.
He lived for a time in Therambalaka Vihara, sixty leagues away; but finding it unsuitable, he moved to Lohakutapabbata vihara, fifteen leagues away, and there attained arahantship. Ras.ii.104f.
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: Therambalaka Vihara, Mahajallika, Lohakutapabbata Vihara.
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