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... honouring the great Bodhi- tree with the most splendid offerings , also arrived in just seven days . The lord of the ... honoured the great Bodhi - tree thrice by bestowing on it the kingdom . May my friend the king pay homage to it with ...
... honouring the great Bodhi- tree with the most splendid offerings , also arrived in just seven days . The lord of the ... honoured the great Bodhi - tree thrice by bestowing on it the kingdom . May my friend the king pay homage to it with ...
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... honoured them by offering the white parasol and bestowed on them royal consecration . They had one of eight planted at Jambukola on the spot where the Bodhi - tree stood after leaving the ship at that time ; and one each of the Bodhi ...
... honoured them by offering the white parasol and bestowed on them royal consecration . They had one of eight planted at Jambukola on the spot where the Bodhi - tree stood after leaving the ship at that time ; and one each of the Bodhi ...
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... honoured him . Being honoured , the warrior Nandhi- mitta dwelt near the prince . * * In order to check the Damilas , the king Kākavaṇṇa - Tissa had a sentry posted constantly at every ford of the great Gangā . The king had a son named ...
... honoured him . Being honoured , the warrior Nandhi- mitta dwelt near the prince . * * In order to check the Damilas , the king Kākavaṇṇa - Tissa had a sentry posted constantly at every ford of the great Gangā . The king had a son named ...
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The Visit of the Tathāgata | 17 |
The Dynasty of Mahāsammata | 25 |
The First Council | 27 |
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