Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c13.279

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**Khuddakapāṭha.**—One of the fifteen books of the Khuddaka Nikāya, generally mentioned first in this list.¹ Its rightful claim to be included as part of the Tipiṭaka was disputed both by the Dīghabhāṇakas and the Majjhimabhāṇakas.² It is generally acknowledged³ that the work is of later composition and that it contains extracts from earlier works. It may have been composed in Ceylon, and it is significant that its first mention as a canonical book should occur only in the commentaries. It is not mentioned even in the Milindapañha.