Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.1363
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.1363
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In the time of Vipassī Buddha he was a rich householder, and one day, being present while the Buddha preached to a large number of people, he rejoiced so much that he offered him four golden flowers. The Buddha, by his magic power, caused the golden hue of the flowers to pervade the whole region. Vimala died soon after and was reborn in Tusita. Forty-three kappas ago he became king sixteen times under the name of Nemī.¹ A sermon preached by Vimala helped Ambapālī to develop insight and win arahantship.²