Hatthigiripura, Hatthiselapura: 1 definition
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Hatthigiripura 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 Pali name for the modern town of Kurunegala in Ceylon. It is so called because near by is a mountain shaped like a reclining elephant. It is first mentioned in the time of Parakkamabahu II., who made his yuvaraja, Bhuvanekabahu, build a vihara there (Cv.lxxxv.62).
The king was cremated close to the vihara, and his son, Vijayabahu, made a pilgrimage to the vihara, and to the place of cremation (Cv.lxxxviii.53f). Bhuvanekabahu removed the capital from Subhagiri to Hatthigiripura, where it remained till the death of Parakkamabahu IV. Cv.xc.59,106.
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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Full-text: Mahamahindabahu Parivena, Sindhuravana, Culavamsa, Bhuvanekabahu.
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