Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.1341
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.1341
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v2.c31.1341
9. Mahātissa.—A man of the Okkāka race, father of Dappula I. His wife was Saṅghasivā, and they had two other sons, Aggabodhi and Maṇiakkhika, and one daughter.¹ 10. Mahātissa Thera.—Incumbent of Koṭapabbata Vihāra and teacher of Asubhakammika Tissa.—He was an arahant, and heard, with his divine ear, the description given in the Lohapāsāda by Cittagutta Thera of the marvels of the Mahā Thūpa. Mahātissa told Cittagutta that the description was not full enough.¹