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Kapilavastu

A Dictionary of Buddhism | 2004 | | Copyright

Kapilavastu. The capital of the Śākya polity located on the borders of present-day Nepal, and childhood home of the Buddha Śākyamuni. Despite its importance for Buddhism, it was not a great cultic centre for later Buddhists and was virtually abandoned by the time the Chinese pilgrim-monk Hsüan-tsang, visited it. The location of Kapilavastu has proven elusive, though many archaeologists believe the remains found in the 20th century at Tilaurakot can be identified as the site, though others favour the nearby town of Piprahwa.

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Kapilāvastu

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions | 1997 | | Copyright

Kapilāvastu, Kapilavatthu (Skt.; Pāli). The early home of the Buddha. It lies between the foothills of Nepal and the Rapti river. It is one of the four major places of Buddhist pilgrimage.

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Kapilavastu

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Kapilavastu , ancient town, S Nepal. According to legend, the Buddha, whose father ruled the state of Kapilavastu, was born nearby and passed his early years there.

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