The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c5.s2.102

c5.s2.102

Benuvana-vihara—The monastery was built by king Bimbisâra in the bamboo-grove situated on the north-western side of Râjgir and presented to Buddha where he resided when he visited the town after attaining Buddhahood. It has been stated in the *Mahâvagya* (1, 22, 17) that Veṇuvana, which was the pleasure-garden of king Seniya (Śreṇika) Bimbisara was not too far from the town of Râjagṛiha nor too near it (*see Girivrajapura*). It was situated outside the town at a short distance from the northern gate at the foot of the Baibhâra hill (*Beal's Fo-Kwa-Ki*, ch. xxx; *Ava. Kalp.*, ch. 39).