Tirthagama, Tīrthagāma, Tirtha-gama: 1 definition
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Tirthagama means something in 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.
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Source: SOAS Research Online: The history of the Buddhist Sangha in CeylonTīrthagāma (तीर्थगाम) is the name of an ancient Monastery (most probably identical with Totagamuva in South Ceylon).—Accordingly, The author of the Sūryaśatakāsannaya who introduces himself as the Mahāthera of the Vilgammula claims that he was the principal disciple of Galaturumula Mahāsvāmi who lived at the Tīrthagāma monastery.—(cf. Sūryaśataka [Batuvantudave] 1949 p. 54)
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Partial matches: Tirtha, Gama, Agama.
Starts with: Tirthagamanavidhi.
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