Varadipa, Varadīpa: 1 definition
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Varadipa 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 NamesThe name given to Ceylon in the time of Konagamana Buddha. Its capital was Vaddhamana and its king Samiddha. Sp.i.86; Mhv.xv.93; Dpv.i.73; ix. 20; xv. 45, etc.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Gotrapravaradipa, Maheshvaradipa, Meghasvaradipa.
Full-text: Samiddha, Lanka, Vaddhamana, Konagamana.
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Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)
A Short history of Lanka (by Humphry William Codrington)