Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.164
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.164
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v2.c31.164
Maṅgana.—A locality, probably a monastery in Ceylon, the residence of an arahant, Khuddaka-Tissa (Kujjaka-Tissa).¹ The place was five leagues from Anurādhapura and was visited by Saddhātissa.² A Maṅgana-vihāra is mentioned among the religious buildings erected by Dhātusena.³ This was probably a restoration of the original.