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Definition: An Indian religious leader who lived around 430 CE and who studied in Ceylon, Buddhagosa became an influential authority for the Theravada form of Buddhism. His commentaries on the Pali canon have been accepted as authoritative interpertations.

Also Known As: none

Alternate Spellings: none (Pali)

Common Misspellings: none

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