Majjhima Janapada: 1 definition
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Majjhima Janapada 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 NamesSee Majjhimadesa.
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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Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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