Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c28.102
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c28.102
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v2.c28.102
3. Phussadeva Thera.—An incumbent of Kaṭakandhakāra in Ceylon. He was among those taking part in the assemblies mentioned in Kuddālaka, Mūgapakkha, Ayoghara and Hatthipāla Jātakas.¹ Once Māra, assuming the form of the Buddha, tried to tempt him, but the Elder, seeing this form and deriving joy from its contemplation, became an arahant.²