Significance of Tissa
Tissa in Theravada Buddhism has two notable references. First, he is identified as the father of Devi, who faced a dire fate and was cast into the sea as punishment for his wrongdoings. Second, Tissa is also the name of the son of Mahaculia-Mahatissa, whose life was tragically cut short when he was poisoned by his queen, Anula. These accounts highlight significant figures within Theravada's rich narrative.1
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The concept of Tissa in local and regional sources
Tissa relates to the concept of Trishna in Buddhism, symbolizing a deep thirst for life. It emphasizes the human tendency to cling to fleeting joys and sorrows, underscoring the emotional desires that challenge spiritual liberation.
Significance in India history and geography:
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This term refers to the thirst after life, or Trishna, what the Buddhists call, and it is the desire to cling to the little joys and sorrows of the moment.[1]