The Mahávan̥sa, Part II.: Containing Chapters XXXIX. to C. |
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... Buddha ) , and fulfilled in the utmost perfection every object of his mission to this world , in the city of Kusinárá , in the sacred arbour formed by two " sal " trees , on the full moon day of the month of vesákha , —this luminary of ...
... Buddha ) , and fulfilled in the utmost perfection every object of his mission to this world , in the city of Kusinárá , in the sacred arbour formed by two " sal " trees , on the full moon day of the month of vesákha , —this luminary of ...
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... Buddha there was but that one ' schism among the théras . It was subsequent to that period that the other schisms among the preceptors took place . The whole of those sinful priests , in number ten thousand , who had been degraded by ...
... Buddha there was but that one ' schism among the théras . It was subsequent to that period that the other schisms among the preceptors took place . The whole of those sinful priests , in number ten thousand , who had been degraded by ...
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... buddha , who was afflicted with sores . Another paccéka buddha , on his account , was soli- citous of procuring some honey . In his sacerdotal character , begging his subsistence for the day , he entered the city ( of Baránasí ) . At ...
... buddha , who was afflicted with sores . Another paccéka buddha , on his account , was soli- citous of procuring some honey . In his sacerdotal character , begging his subsistence for the day , he entered the city ( of Baránasí ) . At ...
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... buddha to the farther side of the ocean . " ( Subsequently ) having listened to the youngest brother's discourse on the benefits derived from offerings , they also accepted the pro- mised blessings . She who had pointed out the honey ...
... buddha to the farther side of the ocean . " ( Subsequently ) having listened to the youngest brother's discourse on the benefits derived from offerings , they also accepted the pro- mised blessings . She who had pointed out the honey ...
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... Buddha , in various ways , in various cities , various festivals were constantly celebrated in honour of " thúpas . " From the offerings made on account of the religion , the populace con- stantly bestowed the four prescribed offerings ...
... Buddha , in various ways , in various cities , various festivals were constantly celebrated in honour of " thúpas . " From the offerings made on account of the religion , the populace con- stantly bestowed the four prescribed offerings ...
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Abhaya Abhayagiri Aggabodhi Anuradhapura arhat army battle beautiful bestowed bo-tree brahman brother brought built called caused cétiya CHAPTER chief chief of men 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 lord Mahá Mahávansa Mahávihára 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 vihára Vijaya Báhu village wise yakkhas