Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.1580
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.1580
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v2.c31.1580
6. Mahānāma Thera.—Incumbent of Dīghasaṇḍa (or Dīghāsana) Vihāra.¹ He is generally identified with the uncle of Dhātusena mentioned elsewhere.² Moggallāna I. built for him the Pabbata-vihāra.³ Mahānāma is generally regarded as the author of the older part of the Mahāvamsa.⁴