Lokissara, 1 Definition(s)
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In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
A Damila chief who came from India with a spear wound on his shoulder. He defeated Lilavati in Ceylon and reigned there for nine months (1210 11 A.C.), till he was defeated by the general Parakkama. Cv.lxxx.47f.
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesTheravāda 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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