Dhammaceti: 1 definition
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Dhammaceti 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 NamesKing of Pegu (A.C.1460-91); a very enlightened monarch. He was first a monk; he then gave up his robes and became first the minister and later the son in law and successor of Queen Shin san bu. He sent a mission to Ceylon, where a body of Ramanna monks were ordained at the Kalyani sima. These returned to Ramanna and were known as the Sihalasangha. For details see Bode: op. cit., 38f.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dhammacetiya, Dhammacetiya Sutta.
Full-text: Vimativinodani, Mahavajirabuddhi, Kalyanippakarana, Kalyani Vihara.
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The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)