Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.68
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.68
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Makhādeva-ambavana.—A mango-grove in Mithilā where Makhādeva lived in meditation after retiring from household life.¹ This grove existed even in the time of the Buddha, and during his stay there with Ānanda he preached the Makhādeva Sutta.² Buddhaghosa explains³ that the garden was originally planned by Makhādeva, and that other kings, from time to time, replaced trees which had died.