The Mahávaṇsa, Part II.: Containing Chapters XXXIX, to C. Translated from the Original Páli Into English, for the Government of CeylonG. J. A. Skeen, government printer, Ceylon, 1889 - 578 pages |
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Page 94
... monks . It is made in the form of a ring . The king twisted his coat into such a form , placed the bowl on it , and sent it back to the owner . 3 Dele . " he gathered an army of sixty thousand men , and hastened to make war with his ...
... monks . It is made in the form of a ring . The king twisted his coat into such a form , placed the bowl on it , and sent it back to the owner . 3 Dele . " he gathered an army of sixty thousand men , and hastened to make war with his ...
Page 118
... monk Soņuttara , albeit he was only sixteen years old . ” 3 " then described the relics to the thera in this wise : while lying on his bed of final emancipation , ' " & c . 4 " at Rámagáma . 5 " seeing that an extensive diffusion of ...
... monk Soņuttara , albeit he was only sixteen years old . ” 3 " then described the relics to the thera in this wise : while lying on his bed of final emancipation , ' " & c . 4 " at Rámagáma . 5 " seeing that an extensive diffusion of ...
Page 126
... pálaka , which , even when applied to a holy monk , can only mean " the saviour or preserver of mankind . " " caused to be flung . " 66 2 " within sight of . " Having received this explanation from the théra , this pre 126 THE MAHAVANSA .
... pálaka , which , even when applied to a holy monk , can only mean " the saviour or preserver of mankind . " " caused to be flung . " 66 2 " within sight of . " Having received this explanation from the théra , this pre 126 THE MAHAVANSA .
Page vii
... monks leave the Abhayagiri Fraternity , 52 - Mahinda , the sub - king , repairs the house at the Bodhi tree , 53 - A marvel in connection with the Bodhi tree , 54 - The king's liberality , & c . , 63 - His queen and his general build ...
... monks leave the Abhayagiri Fraternity , 52 - Mahinda , the sub - king , repairs the house at the Bodhi tree , 53 - A marvel in connection with the Bodhi tree , 54 - The king's liberality , & c . , 63 - His queen and his general build ...
Page viii
... monks from Rámańńa , and establishes the religion , 4— Builds viháras , & c . , and endows them , 9 - Translates books , 17 - Shows favour to the priests , 20 - The kings of Karnáța and Cola send presents to him , 24 - The Cholian king ...
... monks from Rámańńa , and establishes the religion , 4— Builds viháras , & c . , and endows them , 9 - Translates books , 17 - Shows favour to the priests , 20 - The kings of Karnáța and Cola send presents to him , 24 - The Cholian king ...
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Abhaya Abhayagiri Aggabodhi alms Anuradhapura arhat army battle beautiful bestowed bo-tree Bodhi brahman brother brought built called caused cétiya CHAPTER chief Cholians city of Pulatthi commanded composed equally cubits dágoba damilas death delight and amazement dévas Dhamma doctrines dwelt elder elephant enemy faith father feast festival flowers fought Gaja Báhu Gámaní gate gave gems gifts gold hall heard honour host hundred island Jetavana Kassapa king Parakkama king's kingdom Kulasekhara land Lanká Lankápura Lapká lord Mahá Mahávansa Mahinda Malaya manner merit mighty ministers Moggallána monarch monks mountain nága offerings officers ornaments palace Páli Pandu Parakkama Báhu Polonnaruwa priesthood priests prince proceeded queen rájá Ráyar reign relics religion repaired robes Rohana royal ruler sacred Sage Sanghamitta saying sent Sinhalese sovereign sub-king supreme Buddha Tamil tank thence théra thereof Thereupon things thither thou thousand throne thúpa Tissa took Tooth-relic unto Uposatha vihára Vijaya Báhu village wise yakkhas