Sihalasangha, Sīhalasaṅgha: 1 definition
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Sihalasangha 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 sect founded in Pagan by Chapata and his four companions: Rahula, Ananda, Sivali and Tamalinda.
It first enjoyed the patronage of King Narapatisithu, but later the sect split into four sections, each following one of the four theras who had come from Ceylon. Sas.65, 66; Bode, op. cit., 19, 23f.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Tamalinda, Saddhammajotipala, Dhammaceti.
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