Lokissara, Loka-issara: 2 definitions
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Lokissara 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 Damila chief who came from India with a spear wound on his shoulder. He defeated Lilavati in Ceylon and reigned there for nine months (1210 11 A.C.), till he was defeated by the general Parakkama. Cv.lxxx.47f.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryLokissara refers to: lord of the world Sdhp. 348.
Note: lokissara is a Pali compound consisting of the words loka and issara.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Issara, Loka.
Full-text: Lilavati.
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A Short history of Lanka (by Humphry William Codrington)