The Mahávan̥sa, Part II.: Containing Chapters XXXIX. to C. |
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... priests , princes , brahmins , traders , and sudras , as well as devas , assembled . There were also seven hundred thousand priests , of whom the théra Mahá Kassapa was , at that time , the chief . This high priest having performed the ...
... priests , princes , brahmins , traders , and sudras , as well as devas , assembled . There were also seven hundred thousand priests , of whom the théra Mahá Kassapa was , at that time , the chief . This high priest having performed the ...
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... priests . In order that , being seated on the ' north side , the south might be faced , the inestimable , pre- eminent throne of the high priest was placed there . In the centre of that hall , facing the east , the exalted preaching ...
... priests . In order that , being seated on the ' north side , the south might be faced , the inestimable , pre- eminent throne of the high priest was placed there . In the centre of that hall , facing the east , the exalted preaching ...
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... priests , repeating his discourse in chants , became perfect in " dhamma . " Thus this convocation , held by these benefactors of mankind for the benefit of the whole world , was brought to a close in seven months ; and the religion of ...
... priests , repeating his discourse in chants , became perfect in " dhamma . " Thus this convocation , held by these benefactors of mankind for the benefit of the whole world , was brought to a close in seven months ; and the religion of ...
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... priests ) having placed a golden dish filled with water in the apartment in which the " upósatha " ceremony was performed , said ( to the attendant congregation of laymen ) : " Devotees , bestow on the priesthood * at least a kahapanan ...
... priests ) having placed a golden dish filled with water in the apartment in which the " upósatha " ceremony was performed , said ( to the attendant congregation of laymen ) : " Devotees , bestow on the priesthood * at least a kahapanan ...
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... priests were assembled ; and at the hour of refection set forth the chant of refection . The théra Sálha , who was resident at that selected place , and had overcome the dominion of sin , reflecting whether the doctrine of the Pathéya ...
... priests were assembled ; and at the hour of refection set forth the chant of refection . The théra Sálha , who was resident at that selected place , and had overcome the dominion of sin , reflecting whether the doctrine of the Pathéya ...
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Abhaya Abhayagiri adorned Aggabodhi alms Anuradhapura arhat army Atthakatha Bahu battle beautiful bestowed bo-tree brahman brother brought built called caused cétiya CHAPTER chief Cholians city of Pulatthi commanded composed equally cubits dágoba death delight and amazement dévas Dhamma doctrines dwelt elder elephant enemy faith father feast festival flowers fortress fought Gámaní gate gave gems gifts gold hall heard honour host hundred inhabitants island Jetavana Kassapa king Parakkama king's kingdom Kulasekhara land Lanká Lankápura lord Maha Mahavansa Mahavihára Mahinda manner merit mighty ministers monarch monks mountain nága noble offerings officers ornaments palace Páli Pandu Parakkama Báhu Polonnaruwa priesthood priests prince proceeded queen rájá Rayar reign relics religion repaired robes Rohana royal ruler sacred Sage Sanghamitta saying sent Sinhalese sovereign sub-king supreme Buddha Tamil tank temple thence théra thereof Thereupon things thither thou thousand throne thúpa Tissa took Tooth-relic tree unto Uposatha vihára village wise yakkhas