Sotthiyakara, Sotthiyākara: 2 definitions
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Sotthiyakara means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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 monastery erected by King Sirimeghavanna at the eastern gate of Anuradhapura. For twelve days the image of Mahinda, made by the king, remained there; after which it was installed in the Mahavihara. Cv.xxxvii.82f.; for identification see Cv.Trs.i.6, n.1.
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).
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Sotthiyākara is the name of a vihāra built by Sirimeghavaṇṇa (301-328) and was situated in the eastern area of Anurādhapura.—See Sotthiyākara-vihara.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Starts with: Sotthiyakara-vihara.
Full-text: Sotthiyakara-vihara, Sirimeghavanna.
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