Duratissakavapi, Dūratissakavāpi, Duratissaka-vapi: 2 definitions
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Duratissakavapi means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 tank in Rohana, near Mahagama. Meghavannabhaya, minister of Mahasena, leading a revolt against the king, once encamped on its bank (Mhv.xxxvii.18). Saddhatissa built a vihara near by (Mhv.xxxiii.9). Mahanaga gave to the ascetics one thousand fields watered by the tank (Cv.xli.99; see Cv.Trs.i.62, n.1), and Parakkamabahu I, repaired the tank (Cv.lxxix.32). Geiger thinks (Mhv. Trs.248, n.5) that Duratissa vapi is probably identical with Duravapi.
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).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Dūratissakavāpi is the name of an ancient Vihāra that existed in the Polonnaruva (Polonnaruwa) district of Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Dūratissakavāpi-vihāra was built by Saddhātissa (B.C. 137-119). Mahāsena’s (275-301) rebel Minister, after collecting troops in Malaya, advanced towards Anurādhapura and camped at Dūratissakavāpi. Mahānāga (569-571) granted to the ascetics a thousand fields irrigated by Dūratissakavāpi. Udaya I (797-801) was at Miṇṇeriya when he heard that the border land was in rebellion. His son and general, who were sent to quell the rebellion, joined the rebels. The king then advanced to Dūratissa, defeated the rebels there and proceeded to Polonnaruva. Parakkamabāhu I (1153-1186) restored Dūratissa tank. This tank was in the Dambulla-Sīgiriya-Giritale area.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Vapi.
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