Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.2566
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.2566
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**Kumbhakaṇṇa.**—A powerful Yakkha whom Sumedha Buddha brought under his power. His story is similar to that of Aḷavaka. The people brought the Yakkha a prince as sacrifice, and the Yakkha handed him over to the Buddha. Ninety crores of people realised the Truth on the occasion.¹