Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c24.157
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c24.157
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v1.c24.157
2. Dhammakitti.—A monk of Tambaraṭṭha. Parakkamabāhu II., hearing of his great virtues and holiness, sent him offerings of piety, inviting him to Ceylon. The Elder came and was much honoured by the king.¹ It is commonly believed² that this was the monk who wrote the continuation of the Mahāvamsa (the Cūlavamsa) dealing with the period from the reign of Mahāsena to that of Parakkamabāhu II.