Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.468
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.468
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v2.c36.468
1. Saṅghatissa.—A Lambakaṇṇa who became king of Ceylon (303-7 A.C.) after slaying Vijayakumāra. He set up a parasol on the Mahā Thūpa and did other works of merit. Having heard from the Thera Mahādeva of Dāmahālaka of the merits of giving rice-gruel, he arranged for a regular distribution of it. He used to visit Pācīnadīpaka in order to eat jambu-fruits there, and the people, annoyed by his visits, poisoned him. He was succeeded by Saṅghabodhi.¹