Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c16.971

v1.c16.971

According to the Apadāna,⁷ Cūlapanthaka joined the Order at the age of eighteen. It is said⁸ that when it was his turn to teach the nuns at Sāvatthi they expected no effective teaching, since he always repeated the same stanza. One day, at the end of the lesson, he overheard their remarks, and forthwith gave an exhibition of his magical powers and of his wide knowledge of the Buddha’s teachings. The nuns listened with great admiration until after sunset, when they were unable to gain entrance to the city. The Buddha heard of this and warned Cūlapanthaka not to keep the nuns so late.