Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.521

v1.c23.521

Dīghatapassī.—A Nigaṇṭha, follower of Nātaputta. He once visited the Buddha at Nālandā, and there followed a discussion on actions and their efficiency. Dīghatapassī reported this discussion to Nātaputta and Upāli, who was listening, went, against the advice of Dīghatapassī, to the Buddha and challenged him to a discussion, at the end of which Upāli was converted.¹ The Commentary² says that Dīghatapassī was long-limbed, hence his name.