Nalamaliya: 1 definition
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Nalamaliya 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. Nalamaliya Thera
An arahant. Once he gave a fan, made of reeds, to Padumuttara Buddha, who praised his gift. He became king many times under the name of Subbata and eight times under that of Maluta (Ap.i.143f.) He is probably identical with Kutivihariya Thera (ThagA.i.131).
2. Nalamaliya TheraAn arahant. Thirty one kappas ago he saw Sikhi Buddha and gave him a garland of reed flowers (Ap.ii.412). He is probably identical with Dhaniya Thera (ThagA.i.347).
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: Subbata, Maluta, Kutivihari, Taluvu, Dhaniya.
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