Takkasila / Takkasilā
Literal Meaning
Ancient center of learning (modern Taxila)
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
Pali name for the city known in Sanskrit as Takshashila, a renowned seat of learning in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Many Jataka tales send their young Bodhisatta to study at Takkasila under a famous teacher before he returns home to apply what he has learned.