Lankanagara, Laṅkānagara: 1 definition
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Lankanagara 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 NamesOne of the chief cities of the Yakkhas in Ceylon. Polamitta, wife of Mahakalasena, the chief Yakkha of Ceylon, was a princess of Lankapura (Mhv.vii.33; MT. 260). Kuveni herself was evidently from Lankapura, because it was there she went when she was abandoned by Vijaya. Mhv.vii.62; MT. 265.
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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Ends with: Ketumalankanagara.
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