Mahavanavihara, Mahāvanavihāra, Mahavana-vihara: 1 definition
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Mahavanavihara means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early BuddhismMahāvanavihāra (महावनविहार) or Mahāvanavihāra is the name of a temple (vihāra) situated in Majjhimadesa (Middle Country) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—Mahāvana-vihāra was a monastery in the ancient Vajji country. It is also mentioned by Fahien in his travels.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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