Vikkamarajasiha, Vikkamarājasīha: 1 definition

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Vikkamarajasiha 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)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The last king of Ceylon. He was the son of the sister of Rajadhirajasiha, whom he succeeded. He ruled for eighteen years (1798-1815 A.C.), but the people rebelled against him, and he was obliged to abdicate in favour of the Ingirisi (English). Cv.ci.19ff.

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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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