[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) › v2.c27.1582 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.1582 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c27.1582 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c27.1582](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1582) Pāveyyakā.—The name given to the inhabitants of Pāvā—e.g., Pāveyyakā Mallā.¹ Pāvā was evidently a centre of Buddhist activity even during the lifetime of the Buddha, and mention is made of Pāveyyaka monks in the Vinaya.² During the time of the Vajjiputta heresy, it was the Pāveyyakā who upheld the true doctrine, their leaders being Revata, Sambhūta-Sāṇavāsī, Yasa Kākaṇḍakaputta and Sumana.³ In this connection the Pāveyyakā are also described as “Pacchimikā” in opposition to the Vajjiputtakas who are called “Pācinakā.” It is explained⁴ that the Pāveyyakā were called “Pacchimikā” because they lived to the west.⁵ - [Previous: v2.c27.1581](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1581) - [Next: v2.c27.1583](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1583) - [Up: v2.c27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1582](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1582) · Pramāṇa