dharmapala

Noun

Meaning

dharmapala (plural dharmapalas)

(Buddhism) Buddhist deity; protector of Buddhism

Examples

Anagarika Dharmapala was one of the Theravāda leaders with whom the Theosophists sided. Source: Internet

Dharmapala also argued that Buddhism included a strong social element, interpreting it as liberal, altruistic and democratic. Source: Internet

Dharmapala extended the empire into the northern parts of the Indian Subcontinent. Source: Internet

Dharmapala is believed to have conquered Kanauj and extended his sway up to the farthest limits of India in the northwest. Source: Internet

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