Sirisamalaka, Sirīsamālaka: 1 definition

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Sirisamalaka 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

A sacred spot in Anuradhapura, where Kakusandha Buddha preached during his visit to Ceylon (Mhv.xv.84). It was to the south of the Nagamalaka (Mhv.xv.118) and to the north of the Bodhi tree, near the Silasobbhakandaka cetiya (MT. 351).

King Thulatthana built a thupa on the spot (MT. 355).

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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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