Re: Kaccaayanava.n.naa colophon

Dear Ole,

> Regarding the authorship and time of Vijitavin, I came to think of the
> introductory stanzas where he refers to Suttaniddesa as one of his main
> sources. Since Suttaniddesa which according to the colophon was composed
> by Chapada at the ten times 99th and one thousandth year af the Buddha's
> nibbana, i.e. 1447 C.E., the colophon of Kacc-va.n.n makes perfect sense:
> It is a fairly late commentary.

I agree that "niddesakaarakampi" in Vijtavin's introductory stanzas most
likely refers to the author of the Suttaniddesa. Until very recently I had
thought the author was the earlier of the two Chapadas discussed in
Godakumbara's article. I have not yet read the colophon to Chap and your
noting a 1990 B.E. date there confirms the later Chapada. I'll be checking
my Thai edition in a few days. Do you also have an edition of Kacc-va.n.n? I
ask because I think I only posted the first stanza.

Thanks for your other messages which I intend to respond to after I return
to the cottage on Friday. Looking back through the group messages, I noticed
that Lance posed a couple of Kaccaayana questions to you on Sept. 13 but I
don't see your response. Did you see that message? I thought that you may
have missed it as you mentioned you'd be away on holidays. If you missed it,
I can forward it to you if you like.

Best wishes,
Jim

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