Ekacakkhu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ekacakkhu 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 city of Jambudipa, where reigned Kambalavasana (or Kambalavasabha) and his descendants, thirty two in number, also Brahmadeva and his descendants, fifteen in number. Dpv.iii.19, 24.
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).
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismEkacakkhu (एकचक्खु) is the name of an ancient city found by Kambalavaṃsa: an ancient king from the Solar dynasty (sūryavaṃśa) and a descendant of Mahāsaṃmata, according to the Mahābuddhavaṃsa or Maha Buddhavamsa (the great chronicle of Buddhas) Anudīpanī chapter 1, compiled by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw. Kambalavaṃsa founded Ekacakkhu and reigned. He and his descendants in that city were thirty-two.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Baladatta, Brahmadeva, Kambalavamsa, Purindeva, Surindeva, Munindeva.
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Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 7 - A Brief History of the Royal Lineage of the Bodhisatta < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]