Mahallaka Naga, Mahalla Naga, Mahallaka-nāga, Mahalla-nāga: 1 definition
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In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesFather in law and commander in chief of Gajabahuka Gamani.
After Gajabahus death he became king of Ceylon and reigned for six years (196-202 A.C.).
He built seven viharas: Sejalaka, Gotapabbata, Dakapasana, Salipabbata, Tanaveli, Tobbalanagapabbata and Girihalika.
He was succeeded by his son Bhatika Tissa. Mv.xxxv.123ff.; xxxvi.1; MT.657; Dpv.xxii.15ff., 29.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mahallaka, Mahalla, Naga.
Full-text: Dakapasana-vihara, Bijagama, Sejalaka, Tanaveli Vihara, Girihalika, Dakapasana, Salipabbata Vihara, Nagadipa.
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