Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c16.752

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**Cundī Sutta.**—**Cundī** visits the Buddha and tells him that, according to her brother, **Cunda**, those who take refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Order and refrain from the taking of life, from theft, carnal lusts, lying and liquor, will be born in a happy condition after death. She wishes to know more of this. The Buddha explains to her that the Tathāgata is the best of beings, the Doctrine which leads to Nibbāna is the best of teachings, the Tathāgata’s Order is the best field of merit, and of virtues, those beloved by Ariyans are the best.¹