Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.1352
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.1352
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v2.c35.1352
3. Vimala Thera.—He was born in a brahmin family of Benares and entered the Order under Somamitta Thera,¹ who encouraged him to attain arahantship. In the days of Padumuttara Buddha he was a householder, and, when the Buddha's body was being carried to the pyre for cremation, amidst impressive celebrations, he offered sumana-flowers in his honour.²