Jettharama, Jetthārāma, Jeṭṭhārāma: 2 definitions
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Jettharama 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 NamesBuilt by Queen Jettha as an abode for the nuns. The villages of Pattapasana and Buddhabhelagama were given for its maintenance and one hundred attendants were provided for its service. Cv.xlvi.27f.
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 1963Pattapāsāṇa is the name of a monastery that existed near the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Two villages in this district were granted to the Jeṭṭhārāma monastery built by the queen of Aggabodhi IV (667-683): also granted to this monastery was the village Buddhabhelagāma.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Buddhabhelagama, Pattapasana, Jettha, Buddhabhela.
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