Mahawihan

Glossaries

Term	Definition
Mahawihan	Mahawihan refers to a "great monastery" in the context of Buddhist temples. The term Mahawihan, derived from Pali, the liturgical language of Buddhism, translates to "great monastery". It is used to describe temples of significant importance or scale, often major worship centers or religious teaching sites. This designation highlights not only the physical size of the temple but also its significance in religious and community practices.

Term

Definition

Mahawihan refers to a "great monastery" in the context of Buddhist temples.

The term Mahawihan, derived from Pali, the liturgical language of Buddhism, translates to "great monastery". It is used to describe temples of significant importance or scale, often major worship centers or religious teaching sites. This designation highlights not only the physical size of the temple but also its significance in religious and community practices.