Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c24.160
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c24.160
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3. Dhammakitti.—A thera in the time of Vīravikkama (circa 1542). The king appointed him head of the Order and held the ceremony of ordination under him.¹ 4. Dhammakitti.—Author of the Dāṭhāvamsa. He wrote this book in the reign of Līlāvatī, at the request of her minister Parakkama, who was his patron. Dhammakitti speaks of himself as a pupil of Sāriputta (of Pulatthipura).¹ He is perhaps, identical with Dhammakitti 1.²