[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c28.102 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c28.102 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c28.102 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c28.102](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.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 - [Previous: v2.c28.101](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c28.101) - [Next: v2.c28.103](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c28.103) - [Up: v2.c28](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c28) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c28.102](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c28.102) · Pramāṇa