Dubbutthi Mahatissa, Dubbutthi-mahātissa: 1 definition

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Dubbutthi Mahatissa 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A rich man of Mahelanagara. Once a debtor, hoping to harm him, invited Tissa Thera and 500 monks of Abhayuttara Vihara in Dubbutthis name on the day D. had a ploughing ceremony. When the monks arrived, D.s wife prepared food and fed them. When D. discovered this he was full of gratitude to his debtor and tore up the promissory note. Ras.ii.166f.

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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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