Pāli Dictionary

Dussa-thūpa

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A gem-built stupa twelve leagues high in the Brahma-world, erected by Ghaṭīkāra to enshrine the garments the Buddha wore at his Renunciation; the elder Bhaddaji once carried it on his outstretched palm to show it to the assembled multitude, one of his many miraculous feats.

A thūpa built in the Brahma-world by Ghaṭīkāra, enshrining the garments worn by the Buddha at the time of his Renunciation.

It was built of gems and was twelve leagues high (Dāṭhāvaṃsa, vs.35).

Among the wonders performed by Bhaddaji one was to carry it on his outstretched palm and show it to the multitude. Mhv.xxxi.11; MT.562.

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