Silasobbhakandaka, Silāsobbhakandaka: 1 definition
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Silasobbhakandaka 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA village in which Vattagamani lived for some time during the usurpation of his throne by the Damilas (Mhv.xxxiii.51). The village was to the south of Vessagiri vihara and near Pabbata vihara. MT.616.
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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Starts with: Silasobbhakandaka Cetiya.
Full-text: Pabbatarama, Nagamalaka, Sirisamalaka, Vessagiri, Vattagamani Abhaya.
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