Vettavasa Vihara, Vettav膩sa-vih膩ra: 1 definition
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Vettavasa 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)
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA monastery in Pacinakandakaraji in Ceylon.
It was given by King Aggabodhi II. to the minister of the Kalinga king who came over to Ceylon during his reign and entered the Order under Jotipala; the minister gave it back to the Sangha. Cv.xlii.48; see also Cv. Trs.i.71, n.2.
Therav膩da 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: Pacinakhandaraji.
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