Mandavapi Vihara, Mandavāpi-vihāra: 1 definition
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Mandavapi Vihara 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 NamesA monastery built by Maha Culi Tissa (Mhv.xxxiv.8). Mahadathika Mahanaga gave land for the monks of this vihara out of gratitude to a samanera who lived there (Mhv.xxxiv.93).
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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Partial matches: Vihara.
Full-text: Mahadathika Mahanaga.
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