Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c21.752
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c21.752
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Tissadatta.—A thera of Ceylon who had special charge of the Vinaya.¹ He may be identical with the Tissadatta mentioned² as being able to preach in eighteen different languages, explaining the text of the Tipiṭaka. On one occasion, wishing to salute the Bodhi-tree by means of his iddhi-power, he caused it to draw near to him.³