Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c21.896
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c21.896
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**Telakāni Thera.**—An arahant. He was a brahmin of Sāvatthi, older than the Buddha. Having become a wandering recluse he went about questioning recluses and brahmins, but not finding satisfaction. One day he heard the Buddha preach, entered the Order and became an arahant.¹