Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s2.t8.6

v1.c7.s2.t8.6

Most of the references to Shravasti, however, relate to its Buddhist and Jain connections during the era of the Kosal kingdom. Buddha spent 24 *chaturmaas* (four-month rainy season) in Shravasti. The most famous Buddhist monastery, Jetvanaram, was located here. This was constructed by a local rich merchant, Anathpindaka (Sudatta), and donated to Buddha. Its magnificent entrance gate was built by Kumar Jeta. Another famous monastery was built by Vishakaha Mrigarmata under the direction of Monk Mahamodglayana and was known as Purvaram monastery because of its location near the eastern gate of Shravasti. King Prasenjit also constructed a monastery for Buddhist nuns, Rajkaram, here. On the request of Mahaprajapati Gotami, Buddha had preached a *sutta* (verse) of Majjhimnikaya. In fact, Buddha presented the maximum number of discourses on *suttas* and Jatak stories in this city. The dreaded robber and murderer, Angulimal, was ordained here.