Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.1923
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.1923
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2. Kāsi, or Kāsika.—A city, the birthplace of Phussa Buddha.¹ There he preached the Buddhavamsa.² The city is probably to be identified with Benares, which is sometimes referred to as Kāsipura.³ It is also called Kāsipurī.⁴