Thulathana, Thūlathana: 1 definition
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Thulathana 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 NamesSecond son of Saddhatissa and king of Ceylon (59 B.C.).
On his fathers death the ministers crowned him king, but after a reign of only one month and a few days his elder brother Lanjatissa overpowered him and seized the throne.
Thulathana built the Kandara vihara (Mhv.xxxiii.15ff) and a cetiya on the Sirisamalaka (MT.355).
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: Tulatanam.
Full-text: Saddha Tissa.
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