Khiragama, Khīragāma: 1 definition
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Khiragama 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 Names1. Khiragama - A village in Rohana, where the forces of Parakkamabahu I fought a battle against the rebels (Cv.lxxiv.162f). In Khiragama Queen Ratnavali was cremated, and on the spot a cetiya was erected. Cv.lxxix.71; see also Cv.Trs.ii.36, n.2.
2. Khiragama - See Mahakhiragama.
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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Ends with: Mahakhiragama.
Full-text: Ratanavali Cetiya, Ratamavali, Lonagiri.
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