1. Mahásumma Thera. An incumbent of Kotapabbata vihára. The father of Theraputtábhaya was his supporter and was ordained by him. Mhv.xxiii.60f.
2. Mahásumma Thera. A monk of Ceylon. King Mahácúli Mahátissa labored in a rice harvest, and, with the wages thus received, gave him alms. Mhv.xxxiv.3.
3. Mahásumma Thera. Pupil of Upatissa. After reading the Vinaya Pitaka nine times, he went to live beyond the river (Maháválukagangá) (Sp.i.263). His views are quoted in the Samantapásádiká. E.g., ii.368; iii.535, 538, 556, 588, 596, 609, 644, 646, 647, 651, 683, 698, 715, 719, etc.