Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.421
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.421
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2. Maṇipūjaka Thera.—An arahant. He was once a Nāga king in a lake in Himavā, and, having seen Padumuttara Buddha travelling through the air, he offered him the jewel which he wore round his throat, that being the only thing he had.¹ He is probably identical with Mātaṅgaputta Thera.²