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Page 57
... gods heard the word of the Tathāgata and , with respect , entrusted the protec- tion of Lanka to god Uppalavaṇņa . As soon as he was commanded by Sakka , he came to Lankā speedily . In the guise of a wandering ascetic , he sat at the ...
... gods heard the word of the Tathāgata and , with respect , entrusted the protec- tion of Lanka to god Uppalavaṇņa . As soon as he was commanded by Sakka , he came to Lankā speedily . In the guise of a wandering ascetic , he sat at the ...
Page 111
... gods and tell thus our word to Sakka , the lord of gods ' Lord of gods , the right eye tooth relic and the right collar - bone relic of him , who is worthy of adoration of the three worlds , is with you . You yourself pay homage to the ...
... gods and tell thus our word to Sakka , the lord of gods ' Lord of gods , the right eye tooth relic and the right collar - bone relic of him , who is worthy of adoration of the three worlds , is with you . You yourself pay homage to the ...
Page 248
... god of Brahmanical thought , depicted in Buddhist literature as serving the Buddha ; ( ii ) a celestial being inhabiting the highest level of heavenly worlds in Buddhist cosmology . Brahma - world - ( Brahmaloka ) ... gods 248 MAHĀVAMSA.
... god of Brahmanical thought , depicted in Buddhist literature as serving the Buddha ; ( ii ) a celestial being inhabiting the highest level of heavenly worlds in Buddhist cosmology . Brahma - world - ( Brahmaloka ) ... gods 248 MAHĀVAMSA.
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The Visit of the Tathāgata | 17 |
The Dynasty of Mahāsammata | 25 |
The First Council | 27 |
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