Silasambuddha, Silāsambuddha: 1 definition
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Silasambuddha 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 famous stone image in Anuradhapura, evidently held in great reverence. It was originally in the Abhayuttara vihara, and Buddhadasa placed a Naga gem as one of its eyes (Cv.xxxvii.123); but this was lost, and then Dhatusena had a pair of costly eyes made (Cv.xxxviii.62).
It was referred to under various names: Silasattha, Silamayamuninda, Kalasela sattha, etc. Sena II. found the temple containing the image in ruins and had it repaired (Cv.li.77), while his queen Sangha placed on the image a dark blue diadem (Cv.li.87).
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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