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Mahasumma 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. Mahasumma Thera. An incumbent of Kotapabbata vihara. The father of Theraputtabhaya was his supporter and was ordained by him. Mhv.xxiii.60f.
2. Mahasumma Thera. A monk of Ceylon. King Mahaculi Mahatissa labored in a rice harvest, and, with the wages thus received, gave him alms. Mhv.xxxiv.3.
3. Mahasumma Thera. Pupil of Upatissa. After reading the Vinaya Pitaka nine times, he went to live beyond the river (Mahavalukaganga) (Sp.i.263). His views are quoted in the Samantapasadika. E.g., ii.368; iii.535, 538, 556, 588, 596, 609, 644, 646, 647, 651, 683, 698, 715, 719, etc.
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: Mahacula Mahatissa, Theraputtabhaya, Upatissa, Rohana.
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