Senkhandasela Sirivaddhanapura, Seṅkhandasela-sirivaddhanapura: 1 definition
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Senkhandasela Sirivaddhanapura 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)
The ancient name of modern Kandy, in Ceylon.
It first became the capital under King Viravikkama (Cv.xcii.7), and tradition has it that it was founded on a site originally occupied by a hermit named Senkhanda.
It continued to be the capital of Ceylon until 1815 A.C., when the island was ceded to the British.
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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