Suratissa, Sūratissa: 1 definition

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Suratissa 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 Names

King of Ceylon (187-177 B.C.). He was the younger brother and successor of Mahasiva. He built five hundred viharas, including the Nagarangana, Hatthikkhandha, Gonnagirika, Pacinapabbata, Kolambahalaka, Makulaka, Acchagallaka and Girinelavahanaka. He died at the age of sixty, after being conquered by the Damilas Sena and Guttika. He was called Suvannapindatissa before his accession. Mhv.xxi.3ff.; Dpv.xviii.46f; see also Acchagiri.

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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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