[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c21.686 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c21.686 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c21.686 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c21.686](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c21.686) 17. Tissa.—A monk, called Asubhakammika-Tissa. He is mentioned in the Commentaries¹ as an example of a good friend, devoted to the contemplation of asubha, association with whom helps one to get rid of lust. His teacher was Mahātissa of Koṭapabbata-vihāra.² 18. Tissa.—A master of writing (\*lekhācariya\*). Even after his death he was known by reason of his writing.¹ - [Previous: v1.c21.685](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c21.685) - [Next: v1.c21.687](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c21.687) - [Up: v1.c21](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c21) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c21.686](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c21.686) · Pramāṇa