Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.678
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.678
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Vassa.—Mentioned with Bhañña in the compound Vassabhaññā, as dwellers of Ukkala and as “denying cause, consequence and reality.” There were certain aspects of the Buddha’s teaching which even they would accept.¹ Buddhaghosa explains² Vassabhaññā as “Vasso ca Bhañño cāti dve janā.”