Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c30.210

v2.c30.210

3. **Bhaddiya.**—A city in the Aṅga kingdom.¹ The Buddha visited there several times and stayed sometimes at the Jātiyāvana where Meṇḍaka (*q.v.*), who lived there, came to see him.² It was there that the precept was laid down forbidding monks to wear sandals.³ Bhaddiya was also the residence of Bhaddaji Thera⁴ and Visākhā (q.v.). v.l. Bhaddika.