Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.761
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.761
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v2.c29.761
5. Bodhi.—A monk of Ceylon. At his request Silāmeghavaṇṇa proclaimed a regulative act against the undisciplined monks of Abhayagiri-vihāra. The monks, expelled under the act, conspired together and killed Bodhi. But the king renewed his exertions and, in memory of Bodhi, succeeded in purifying the Order.¹