Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.3257
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.3257
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v2.c36.3257
Sīhalatthakathā.—The old Commentary on the Tipiṭaka which contained the Mahāvihāra tradition. It was supposed to have been compiled by, or at least under, Mahinda. Buddhaghosa learnt it under Saṅghapāla and retranslated it into the Magadha (Pāli) tongue, while living in the Ganthākara-pariveṇa.¹ It evidently contained a great deal of historical material as well.²