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Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.455

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c7.455

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6. Ānanda.—A Pacceka Buddha of ninety-one kappas ago. The thera Citakapūjaka, in a previous birth, came down from the deva-loka and cremated the Pacceka Buddha’s body with due honour.¹ According to the Majjhima Nikāya and its Commentary,² there were four Pacceka Buddhas of this name.