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Dhotaka 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesOne of Bavaris disciples; he was among those who visited the Buddha at Bavaris request (SN. p.194). The questions he asked of the Buddha on this occasion, and the answers given, are found in the Dhotakamanavapuccha. SN, p.204f; explained at SNA (ii.592f.) and also Chid. (19ff.). He became an arahant.
In the time of Padumuttara Buddha he was a brahmin teacher named Chalanga, with a large following, and he built a bridge over the Bhagirathi for the Buddha and his monks to cross in comfort. Ap.ii.343ff.
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: Chalanga.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (41): Mogharāja Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]