Matularattha, Mātularattha: 1 definition
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Matularattha 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 Names, Matulajanapada. One of the provinces of Ceylon (Cv.xcv.22; xcvi.4; xcviii.65), the modern Matale. The name is found only in the latest part of the Culavamsa. In the earlier parts it is called Mahatila (Cv.lxvi.71). Near by is Aloka vihara.
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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