Anuradhagama, Anurādhagāma: 1 definition
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Anuradhagama 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.
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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe name given to the settlement founded by the two Anuradhas. It was near the Kadamba nadi (Mhv.ix.9; x.76). The capital, Anuradhapura, was later founded near it.
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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