e/Siam Nikaya

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has gloss	eng: The Siam (also Siyamopali and Siyam ) Nikaya is a monastic order within Sri Lanka, founded by Upali Thera and located predominantly around the city of Kandy. It is so named because it originated within Thailand (formerly known in Europe as the "Kingdom of Siam"). The Siyam Nikaya has two major divisions (Malwatta and Asgiriya) and five other divisions within these two major units. The Malwatta and Asgiriya chapters have two separate Maha Nayakas or chief Monks. The Sangha only accept high caste for higher ordination.
lexicalization	eng: Siam Nikaya
instance of	c/Buddhist orders