Kalamattiya, Kalamattika, Kālamattika, Kālamattiya: 1 definition

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Kalamattiya 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)

[«previous next»] — Kalamattiya in Theravada glossary
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

1. A forest. Mutthika, after his death, was born as a goblin in this forest, and when Baladeva reached the spot during his flight, Mutthika challenged him to a wrestling match and ate him up like a radish bulb. J.iv.82, 88.

2. Kalamattika: A tank given by Jetthatissa for the use of the Cetiyapabbata vihara. Mhv.xxxvi.130.

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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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