Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c10.168
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c10.168
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1. Ekāsanadāyaka Thera.—An arahant. In the time of Padumuttara Buddha he was an ascetic named Nārada-Kassapa, living near the mountain Kosika. Once he saw the Buddha walking through the forest, and having provided him with a seat, spoke words in praise of him. The Buddha preached to him a short sermon. Fifty times Ekāsanadāyaka became king of the gods and eighty times he ruled over men. Wherever he wished he could find a seat, even in the forest or in a river.¹