Nagalena, Nāgalena: 1 definition
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Nagalena 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 cave in Kotlpabbata vihara. A novice once recited there the Mahasamaya Sutta, and a goddess, in the naga tree outside, applauded him. She had been present when the Buddha preached the sutta when, she said, the concourse of devas was so great that she could get a foothold only in the sea near Mahagama in Ceylon; yet she could see and hear the Buddha distinctly. DA.ii.895.
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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Ends with: Culanagalena.
Full-text: Kotapabbata.
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
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