Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.904

v1.c14.904

No comprehensive account of Gotama Buddha is as yet possible. The details given in this article are those generally accepted by orthodox Theravādins and contained in their books, chiefly the Pāli Commentaries, more especially the Nidānakathā of the Jātaka and the Buddhavamsa Commentary. Biographical details are also found in the Mahā Vagga and the Culla Vagga of the Vinaya Piṭaka, the Buddhavamsa and in various scattered passages of the Nikāyas of the Sutta Piṭaka. References to these are given where considered useful. Controversy exists with regard to many of the matters mentioned; for discussion of the varying views regarding these, reference should be made to the works of Oldenberg, Rhys Davids (both Professor and Mrs. Rhys Davids), Kern, E. J. Thomas and other scholars. Further particulars of persons and places mentioned can be obtained by reference to the articles under the respective names.