Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.1638
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.1638
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Kāḷakhemaka.—A Sakyan. His name was Khemaka, but as he was dark he was called Kāḷakhemaka. He built a monastery in Nigrodhārāma, near Kapilavatthu, and once, during robe-making time, many monks lived there. On this occasion the Buddha preached the Mahā-Suññatā Sutta.¹