Kapitthavana: 1 definition
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Kapitthavana 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA park on the banks of the Godhavari and the residence of Bavari (ThagA.i.73). According to Buddhaghosa (SnA.ii.581) it was an island (antaradipa) in the fork of the river, and was three leagues in extent. It lay between the kingdoms of Assaka and Alaka, and was purchased from these two kings for two thousand pieces. The kings gave another two leagues to Bavari as a gift. The park had been the residence of holy men of old, such as Sarabhahga (J.v.132) and Salissara (J.iii.463; see also Mtu.iii.363), and it was called Kapitthavana from being covered with kapittha trees (elephant apple) - v.l. Kavitthavana, Kapitthakavana.
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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Full-text: Sarabhanga Jataka.
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