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King of Ceylon (171 4 A.C.). He was the son of Vasabha and his wife was the daughter of King Subha. He built the Mahā-mangala-vihāra and his wife built the Mātu-vihāra in honour of a monk who had given her his blessing. Vankanāsika's son was Gajabāhukagāmanī. Mhv.xxxv.108ff.; Dpv.xxii.12, 27f. Updated: 15 September 2011 http://What-Buddha-Said.net/library/DPPN/va/vankanaasika.htm |
