Nalamalika Theri, Nalamālika-therī: 1 definition
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Nalamalika Theri 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 NamesAn arahant. Ninety four kappas ago she was a kinnara on the banks of the Candabhaga, and, having seen the Buddha, offered him a garland of flowers.
She was queen of the devas thirty six times and queen among men in ten lives (Ap.ii.528f).
She is probably identical with Citta Theri (ThigA.33f).
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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